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Mumbai: Mumbaikars will experience reduced water supply from Monday to December 2, as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has declared a 10 percent water cut in the city. This measure is in place to facilitate urgent repairs, including the replacement of air bladders in the pneumatic gate system situated at Pise Weir in Thane district. Throughout this period, water supply will be impacted in the maximum city, as well as in Bhiwandi and Thane Municipal Corporation.
The Army Welfare Housing Organisation (AWHO) promptly initiated repairs at Towers B and C of Chander Kunj Society on Silver Sand Island. This housing complex, comprising 264 units, was built in 2018. To assess the structural integrity, a specialized agency and the Government Engineering College conducted tests, leading to a comprehensive 13,000-page report confirming the necessity of repairs. The repair tender has been posted, prioritizing the safety of residents. AWHO highlighted that the recent IIT-Madras report was based on visual inspection and shouldn’t be equated with the thorough analysis conducted by the specialized agency. Regrettably, some allottees are impeding the repair process, contradicting the majority’s best interests.
Throughout the maintenance period, residents of Mumbai and consumers under Thane and Bhiwandi Municipal Corporation should prepare for a 10 percent reduction in water supply. Emphasizing its temporary nature, this measure aims to facilitate urgent repairs, ensuring the continued efficiency of the water distribution system.
Purshottam Malvade, BMC’s Chief Hydraulic Engineer, clarified, “Two air bladders associated with these gates are not functioning. It will take us 15 days to replace the air bladders and address other maintenance needs. During this maintenance period, we have to maintain the water level at a minimum. Consequently, we cannot extract as much water from the reservoir, leading us to implement a 10 percent water cut.”
The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai earnestly appeals for public cooperation, urging judicious water usage during this period. Acknowledging the inconvenience, citizens are encouraged to adopt water-saving practices, playing a crucial role in minimizing the impact of the temporary water cut.
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