Pimpri-Chinchwad Already Gets Less Than Its Need, Now Faces 10% More Water Cut From Oct 16

Pimpri-Chinchwad, already facing water shortages, is set to witness a 10% reduction in water supply starting October 16, according to the Maharashtra civic body. The alternate-day water supply scheme, in place for over six years, will now see an additional cut due to Maharashtra's drought situation, officials announced on Wednesday.

While the city needs 770 million litres per day (MLD), it currently receives only 665 MLD, primarily from Pavana Dam, Andra Dam, and MIDC. PCMC's Joint City Engineer Ajay Suryawanshi confirmed the city's demand exceeds supply, prompting residents to purchase water from tankers. With 34 housing societies demanding an audit of water distribution and many facing inadequate supply, the civic body is seeking additional water from projects like Bhama Askhed, though full implementation is not expected until 2027.