BMC Orders Ground Checks To Fix Mumbai Water Shortages, Engineers Told To Find Permanent Solutions
Mumbai: Following complaints of inadequate water supply in parts of the city, civic authorities on Friday directed engineers to act swiftly and address the root cause instead of resorting to temporary fixes. Engineers have been instructed to visit affected areas on the ground, identify the exact cause of the disruption, and take immediate corrective action to ensure a lasting solution. BMC…
Mumbai's civic authorities have ordered engineers to conduct ground investigations and find permanent solutions to the city's water supply shortages, following complaints from residents. The engineers were instructed to visit affected areas, identify the root cause of disruptions, and rectify the issues without delay. On Friday, the Additional Municipal Commissioner (Projects) Abhijit Bangar, along with Deputy Municipal Commissioner (Special Engineering) Purushottam Malvade and Deputy Hydraulic Engineer Mangesh Shewale, reviewed the city's water situation at the civic headquarters.
They emphasized the need to maintain at least one supply day at full pressure to ensure adequate water reaches all areas, especially tail-end and elevated regions. The 10% water cut, imposed since May 15, has disproportionately affected vulnerable areas, with residents reporting shortages and low pressure. Officials were directed to coordinate with residents, address distribution and pressure imbalances, and replace ageing pipelines to minimize inconvenience and ensure equitable distribution of water.
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