Residents across several parts of Thane will experience a complete 24-hour water supply disruption on November 1 and 2, as the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) undertakes major infrastructure work to upgrade the city’s water distribution system. The planned shutdown, starting from 9 a.m. on November 1 until 9 a.m. on November 2, is part of the civic body’s ongoing effort to modernise essential utilities and improve service reliability in the fast-growing city.
According to officials, the temporary suspension is necessary to commission a new 1,168 mm diameter water main connected to the Indiranagar pumping station. Alongside, a 750 mm valve will be installed at the Nitin Company Junction to streamline flow and enhance pressure management across the western sectors. These measures are part of a long-term strategy to reduce leakages, boost supply efficiency, and ensure equitable water distribution among residential and commercial zones. The complete water cut will affect multiple localities under the Vartak Nagar and Lokmanya Savarkar Nagar wards, including Indiranagar, Srinagar, Waralipada, Rupadevi, Ramnagar, Yeoor Air Force area, Kailasnagar, and the Lokmanya area. Following the integration work, residents may continue to experience low water pressure for up to 48 hours as the system stabilises.
TMC has advised citizens to store sufficient water in advance and to use it judiciously during the maintenance period. Officials also urged cooperation from residents as teams execute technically complex repairs and upgrades that require careful alignment and testing. “These interventions are essential to prevent unplanned breakdowns and strengthen Thane’s water network to meet future demand,” an engineer from the water supply department said. Urban experts have lauded the decision to prioritise long-overdue infrastructure upgrades, noting that such preventive maintenance helps create more sustainable and resilient urban utilities. Thane’s civic authorities have also linked this project to their larger goal of ensuring uninterrupted, equitable water access as the city continues to urbanise rapidly.
The TMC is also expected to introduce an integrated water monitoring system next year to track consumption patterns and detect real-time pressure variations. Officials indicated that the new digital system will enhance transparency, reduce wastage, and improve overall service accountability. As cities like Thane expand, investments in resilient utility networks are becoming central to ensuring sustainable urban growth. With timely upgrades and community cooperation, civic bodies can balance infrastructure modernisation with citizens’ day-to-day needs, reinforcing the foundation for cleaner and more efficient urban living.
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