Mumbai Water Cut Alert: BMC Announces 8-Day Water Cut Starting April 20; Check Affected Areas, Timings

Mumbai will see a planned water supply cut for eight days starting April 20, as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) takes up maintenance work on key water tunnels, with several parts of the city expected to face reduced supply during the period.

The civic body said the work will focus on two critical tunnels that ensure steady water distribution across Mumbai. The maintenance will include processes such as charging, flushing, chlorination and dechlorination of Water Tunnel No 1 (AMT-1) and Water Tunnel No 2 (AMT-2), both of which are part of the city's core infrastructure.

Mumbai Water cut dates and duration

The supply cut will remain in effect from April 20 to April 27. During this time, residents in multiple areas may experience low pressure or shorter supply duration, particularly during peak hours.

Which Mumbai ward areas will be affected?

The impact will be spread across eastern suburbs as well as parts of south and central Mumbai. Areas under L ward (Kurla East), M East, M West, N, S and T wards are expected to be affected. In addition, localities falling under A, B, C, E, F North and F South wards will also see a dip in water supply.

Water Tunnel No 1 carries water from Amar Mahal (Hegdewar Garden) to Wadala (Pratiksha Nagar), from where it is further distributed to areas like Parel. Meanwhile, Water Tunnel No 2 supplies water from Amar Mahal to the Trombay low-level and high-level reservoirs, which serve several eastern suburbs.

What BMC has advised regarding Mumbai water cut

The BMC has advised residents to use water carefully during the maintenance period and avoid wastage, noting that the work is necessary to maintain the long-term efficiency of the system.

The upcoming maintenance follows recent infrastructure work, including the installation of two 1500 mm butterfly valves along a pipeline on Haji Bunder Road near Sewri. Reservoirs such as Bhardavada Hill, Phosberry Hill and Golnaji Hill play a key role in supplying water through this network.

Earlier, the city also witnessed an 18-hour disruption between April 16 and April 17 as part of related work. Alongside this, desilting operations are underway across Mumbai, including at Usha Nagar in Bhandup West, where a robotic 'Swing Loader' is being used to clear drains ahead of the monsoon.

While the Mumbai water cut is expected to be limited, its spread across multiple wards means many households could feel the impact. Residents may need to plan usage and store adequate water to manage daily needs during the eight-day period.