MIDC Announces 10 Per Cent Water Cut In Kalyan-Dombivli, Ulhasnagar As Barvi Dam Reserves Shrink; Weekly 36-Hour Shutdowns From October 22
Dombivli, October 14, 2026: Residents of Kalyan-Dombivli and Ulhasnagar are set to face water supply disruptions after the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) announced a 10% cut in water allocation due to concerns over available reserves in the Barvi Dam. The measures will affect residential areas, industrial zones and surrounding gram panchayats, with a 24-hour shutdown…
October 14, 2026 - Residents of Kalyan-Dombivli and Ulhasnagar are bracing for water supply disruptions after the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) announced a 10% reduction in water allocation due to low reserves in the Barvi Dam. This decision, announced on October 5 following government directions, will impact residential areas, industrial zones, and surrounding gram panchayats.
A 24-hour water shutdown is set for October 15-16, followed by a recurring 36-hour interruption every week starting October 22. S. V. Raut, Executive Engineer of MIDC's Dombivli division, explained that the measures stem from concerns over reduced rainfall, potential El Niño effects, early monsoon withdrawal, and the possibility of below-normal rainfall next year.
MIDC advises residents and industries to store water ahead of each shutdown to mitigate potential hardships.
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