Last Updated: June 19, 2026, 14:33 IST1 / 6 Mumbai News: Mumbai's water supply concerns have intensified after the combined storage in the seven reservoirs supplying the city fell below 10% of their total capacity.
Civic officials have warned that an additional water cut could be imposed in early July if monsoon rainfall fails to improve reservoir levels.
2 / 6 The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has already implemented a 10% cut in water supply and is drawing on additional reserve water made available from state-owned sources to manage demand.
He pointed to the experience of 2009, when prolonged water shortages forced authorities to continue supply cuts for much of the year.
ADVERTISEMENT5 / 6 In view of the declining reservoir levels and the uncertainty surrounding future rainfall, the government has directed the BMC to prepare a comprehensive roadmap for water management.
Last Updated: June 19, 2026, 14:33 IST
1 / 6 Mumbai News: Mumbai's water supply concerns have intensified after the combined storage in the seven reservoirs supplying the city fell below 10% of their total capacity. Civic officials have warned that an additional water cut could be imposed in early July if monsoon rainfall fails to improve reservoir levels. According to a report in The Times of India, the seven reservoirs serving Mumbai are currently at just 9.7% of their total capacity, with civic authorities estimating the available water stock at nearly 1.4 lakh million litres.
2 / 6 The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has already implemented a 10% cut in water supply and is drawing on additional reserve water made available from state-owned sources to manage demand. Additional Municipal Commissioner (Projects) Abhijit Bangar said the existing water stock should be sufficient to meet the city's needs until around August 20 under the current supply arrangements.
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3 / 6 Officials have indicated that another 10% reduction in water supply could be introduced during the first week of July if rainfall does not intensify towards the end of June and reservoir levels fail to recover. The issue came under discussion as corporators from across political parties sought details of the BMC's preparedness to tackle declining water stocks and the contingency measures being considered if the situation worsens.
4 / 6 Despite expectations of improved rainfall in the coming weeks, civic authorities have cautioned that the water situation remains a matter of concern. Additional Municipal Commissioner Abhijit Bangar said the possible impact of El Niño could result in higher temperatures during October and November, increasing evaporation losses from the city's reservoirs. He pointed to the experience of 2009, when prolonged water shortages forced authorities to continue supply cuts for much of the year. While significant rainfall is anticipated in July, officials have acknowledged that the current circumstances remain challenging.
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5 / 6 In view of the declining reservoir levels and the uncertainty surrounding future rainfall, the government has directed the BMC to prepare a comprehensive roadmap for water management. According to officials, the plan will cover water availability, distribution, conservation initiatives and emergency response measures, with the objective of strengthening Mumbai's water security up to August 2027.
