BMC announces 5% water cut in Mumbai starting today for inspection and cleaning at Bhandup plant, Asia's largest. Some areas may face extreme shortages.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said while work on repairing the transformer has started, the repair works will lead to water cuts in Mumbai, Thane, Bhiwandi and other MMR corporations receiving water through ‘Mumbai 2’ and ‘Mumbai 3 ‘ water system
BMC's deep cleaning drive wastes 15.49 lakh litres of water daily, amid looming 10% water cut. Experts urge efficient use to tackle looming water crisis.