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Mumbai restricts water use as lake stocks fall
NDTV··17 Jun
NDTV reported that BMC imposed additional water-use restrictions as lake stocks supplying Mumbai fell to a critical 10.35% on June 16. A 20% cut applies to industrial and commercial users and sports clubs.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Mumbai residents will continue under a 10% citywide water cut.
- Commercial and industrial users face deeper restrictions.
- Using drinking water for non-essential tasks can attract penalties.
What's Happening
- BMC stopped new construction water connections.
- Temporary construction connections were suspended immediately.
- Pools and bottling plants face supply restrictions.
Water Sources
- Mumbai depends on Upper Vaitarna, Modak Sagar, Tansa, Middle Vaitarna, Bhatsa, Vihar and Tulsi lakes.
- Delayed monsoon has reduced available stock.
- BMC is trying to stretch supply until rainfall improves.
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