Mumbai faces 24-hour water supply cut today: Check affected areas

Mumbai faces 24-hour water supply cut today: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced a 24-hour water supply cut that will commence on Wednesday, May 28, at 10 am and lasting until Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 10 am in some parts of Mumbai. The cut is planned due to urgent maintenance and improvement work of major pipelines and valves located across the city.

Why is the Cut Needed?

According to BMC officials, the water supply cut is necessary because the aging pipelines need to be replaced. And properly aligned valve systems need to be upgraded. The work involves plugging a 1,200 mm water main located at Nawanagar and Dockyard Road along with upgrading the valves at the Bhandarwada reservoir. These upgrades are aimed to develop proper water pressure, and ensure proper water supply in the future.

Affected Areas
The areas in South and Central Mumbai will not receive any water supply during the maintenance period. The affected wards will be:

A Ward: Naval Dockyard area, St. George Hospital surroundings; P D’Mello Road; RBI locality; Shaheed Bhagat Singh Marg

B Ward: Dongri, Umar Khadi, Noorbagh, Walpakhadi, Maheshwari Road, Keshavji Naik Road, Palk Road, and other inner lanes.

E Ward: Madanpura, Nagpada, Dockyard Road and some parts of Byculla.

The BMC has requested residents to secure enough water ahead of the supply cut and to be mindful of water use while the cut occurs.

Current Weather Alerts
While the shut-off takes place, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued out a weather alert for Mumbai. Heavy rains with thunderstorms and high winds are expected for the next 48 hours with low-lying areas expecting significant waterlogging and possible power outages.

What You Should Do
Secure enough water before the shut-off.

Use water wisely so you do not run out.

After your water supply resumes, please remember to run the water for a few minutes and boil it before using just to be safe.

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While inconvenient, the BMC’s water distribution system. It is decades old and inconveniences like this are imperative to upgrade the City’s water distribution system. The BMC has assured residents that the only way to improve long term reliability and service quality is to keep upgrading.