Thane residents will experience a 24-hour water cut starting from 9 a.m. on November 1 to 9 a.m. on November 2, as the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) undertakes critical infrastructure work to upgrade and stabilise the city’s water distribution network. The temporary suspension of water supply is part of an ongoing effort to modernise Thane’s ageing water system and ensure equitable access for all wards in the long term.
According to senior civic officials, the shutdown will enable the commissioning of a new 1,168 mm diameter water main connected to the Indiranagar pump. The TMC will also install a new valve on the 750 mm main pipeline at the Nitin Company Junction. These works are integral to improving network efficiency and reducing leakages in the system, which have been long-standing concerns across several neighbourhoods. The water supply interruption will affect key localities under the Vartak Nagar and Lokmanya Savarkar Nagar wards, including Indiranagar, Srinagar, Waralipada, Rupadevi, Ramnagar, Yeoor Air Force area, and Kailasnagar. Officials have urged residents to store adequate water in advance and to use it judiciously during the interruption.
The civic administration has also appealed for public cooperation, stressing that such short-term inconveniences are essential for long-term reliability. “These infrastructure upgrades are aimed at strengthening Thane’s water network and reducing future disruptions. Once completed, residents will benefit from improved supply consistency,” an official from TMC’s Water Supply Department said. This 24-hour cut follows a recent reduction in water supply earlier this month across Thane and several parts of Mumbai due to upgrade work at the Pise and Panjrapur power stations. The move is part of a region-wide effort to synchronise water and power infrastructure maintenance under the Mumbai Metropolitan Region framework.
Simultaneously, the TMC has intensified its water bill recovery drive to enhance fiscal discipline within the utility network. The civic body has set a target of ₹250 crore in recoveries for the current financial year, with ₹43.59 crore already collected. Under the directives of the municipal leadership, officials have begun disconnecting water connections of chronic defaulters, cautioning that illegal reconnections will invite legal action. Experts in civic infrastructure governance have noted that cities like Thane must balance infrastructure modernisation with responsible resource management. Sustainable water management practices — including the use of smart metering, leak detection systems, and equitable distribution — are increasingly seen as crucial for climate-resilient cities.
As Thane continues its transition towards becoming a well-managed urban hub, such coordinated civic works reflect a shift toward sustainable, accountable, and citizen-focused governance. While the temporary water cut may cause short-term inconvenience, it underscores a necessary investment in building a stronger and more resilient urban water infrastructure for the city’s growing population.
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