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BMC Imposes 15% Water Supply Reduction in Mumbai Due to Pise Dam Shortfall

In a bid to address looming water scarcity concerns, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced a 24-hour, 15% reduction in water supply across Mumbai on Tuesday.

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This cut, compounded with the existing 5% reduction, is attributed to pre-monsoon maintenance activities and exacerbated by dwindling water levels at the Pise Dam in Thane district. The civic body, in an official statement released on Monday evening, underscored the imperative to curtail water consumption until the Pise Dam receives replenishment from the Bhatsa reservoir, situated approximately 60 kilometres away from the metropolis. This measure, albeit temporary, aims to mitigate the impact of water scarcity on the burgeoning urban populace.

“A rubber bladder of one of the 32 gates of the Pise dam malfunctioned, resulting in water leakage from it on December 16. To repair the bladder, the dam’s water level had to be brought down to 31 metres, for which water supply from Bhatsa reservoir was regulated,” the release issued by the civic body said, as quoted by news agency PTI. It added, “The rubber bladder has been repaired, but the dam level is not adequate for pumping of water to Mumbai via the treatment plant in Panjarpole. Water from Bhatsa reservoir has been released, but as it is 48 kilometres away from the (Pise) dam, it is expected to take time for the water to reach and bring it to adequate levels.”

Last week, the BMC had already enforced a 5% water cut from March 15 to April 24, citing essential cleaning operations slated at the Bhandup water purification plant, one of Asia’s largest facilities of its kind. However, the current augmentation of supply restrictions underscores the severity of the water deficit, necessitating immediate remedial action. Earlier proposals by the civic body mooted a 10% reduction owing to distressingly low lake levels, yet these measures were forestalled following assurances from the state government to alleviate water scarcity through the utilisation of reserve stock. Despite such assurances, the exigency of the situation has compelled BMC authorities to impose more stringent water conservation measures to safeguard against potential water crises. The decision to implement a 15% water cut underscores the delicate balance between sustaining urban development and ensuring resource conservation. As Mumbai grapples with burgeoning population demands and climatic vagaries, proactive measures such as these are imperative to avert potential water crises and sustainably manage vital resources. Moving forward, stakeholders anticipate concerted efforts from both governmental and non-governmental entities to address systemic challenges posed by water scarcity, emphasising the need for collaborative endeavours to fortify Mumbai’s resilience against future contingencies.

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