Daijiworld Media Network- Mumbai

Mumbai, May 28: In a welcome move for residents across Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has cancelled the planned 13-hour water cut that was scheduled for Wednesday, May 28. The decision comes in light of adverse weather conditions and the forecast of rain, which could hamper the scheduled maintenance work.

The water cut, initially set from 9:45 AM to 10:45 PM, was meant to facilitate the commissioning of a new pressure surge control tank at Phase 1 of the Panjrapur water supply station. This infrastructure upgrade was part of BMC’s broader plan to enhance water distribution efficiency across the city.

However, considering the unpredictable weather, civic authorities chose to postpone the project to avoid complications, ensuring uninterrupted water supply in major city areas and eastern suburbs.

The Panjrapur water station services vast areas, including Thane and the Bhiwandi-Nizampur Municipal Corporation limits. These regions will also remain unaffected by any water supply disruptions for now.

Partial Shutdown Still in Place for South and Central Mumbai

While the 13-hour cut has been called off, residents in the ‘E’ ward — covering areas like Byculla and Nagpada — will still face a complete 24-hour water shutdown starting 10 AM on May 28 until 10 AM on May 29. This is due to another essential infrastructure project being carried out by BMC in South and Central Mumbai.

The ongoing work involves:

• Decommissioning of a 1200 mm diameter water pipeline at Navnagar and Dockyard Road

• Installation of a new pipeline of the same diameter

• Replacement of a 900 mm valve in Compartment 1 of Bhandarwada Reservoir

Areas expected to be impacted include Colaba, Fort, Mohammad Ali Road, Dongri, Byculla, and Nagpada.

The BMC has urged residents in these zones to store adequate water and use it judiciously during the affected period.

This staggered approach by the civic body aims to balance infrastructure upgrades with minimal public inconvenience, even as the city gears up for the onset of the monsoon season.