Why Mumbai's water supply is under pressure this monsoon season and who will be hit

Why Mumbai's water supply is under pressure this monsoon season and who will be hitMumbai tightens water restrictions due to declining reservoir levels and delayed monsoon. BMC imposes 20% cut for industrial and commercial users.Updated on: Jun 17, 2026 11:53 AM ISTBy Osama RawalPrefer HTon GoogleShare viaCopy link Mumbai has tightened water conservation measures as reservoir levels supplying the city continue to decline amid a delayed southwest monsoon. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced fresh restrictions on water use, saying the move is necessary to preserve drinking water supplies.Mumbai water crisis: Image of Modak Sagar dam (HT)The civic body has imposed a 20% cut in water supply to industrial, commercial and sports establishments after water stock in the…

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