Thane cuts water supply by 10% and will shut it for 24 hours every Monday

The Thane Municipal Corporation has decided to cut the city's water supply by 10 per cent. Supply will also be shut for 24 hours every Monday, and residents of Thane will face disruption as a result.

The decision has been taken in view of concern over a possible water shortage from the likely impact of 'El Nino'. The Maharashtra government has directed local bodies to use the available water stock judiciously and manage it with planning.

Under the decision, the Thane Municipal Corporation, in coordination with the STEM Water Authority, will shut water supply across the city from 9 am on Monday, November 16, to 9 am on Tuesday, November 17.

The shutdown will affect several areas, including Ghodbunder Road, Lokmanya Nagar, Vartak Nagar, Saket, Ritu Park, Jail, Gandhinagar, Rustomjee, Siddhachal, Indira Nagar, Rupadevi, Shrinagar, Samata Nagar, Siddheshwar, Eternity, Johnson, Mumbra and Kalwa.

The state government has directed the authorities concerned to manage the available water stock carefully until August 31, 2027. This includes giving first priority to drinking water needs and regulating water use to reduce the impact of possible drought-like conditions.

As part of these measures, the corporation has cut the city's water supply by 10 per cent. In addition, supply will be shut every Monday from 9 am until 9 am the next day.

The corporation has appealed to residents to store the water they need in advance to avoid inconvenience during the shutdowns, and to use the available water judiciously.