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After heavy rain, Mumbai's Vihar and Tulsi lakes hit 100%, start overflowing

July 08, 2026 4:12 pm

Vihar and Tulsi lakes have begun overflowing after heavy rain in Mumbai. Here's what it means for flood risks, water supply and the ongoing water cut.

Maharashtra to spend Rs 22,898 crore more on Jal Jeevan Mission from state funds

June 26, 2026 7:15 pm

Cabinet had approved the additional funding to bridge the gap between the Centre's allocation and the actual requirement for completing projects.

Politics to policy shifts, how Mumbai's 640 MLD water security plans dried up

June 21, 2026 10:26 pm

Mumbai's water crisis has deepened as delays in the Gargai Dam and desalination projects deprived the city of 640 MLD of additional water supply.

Tightening the tap: Water supply to pools, construction sites halted in Mumbai

June 17, 2026 11:37 am

The curbs come as delayed monsoon rains and an El Niño-linked weak rainfall forecast put pressure on dwindling lake reserves.

As water crisis and heat intensify, BMC is rejuvenating Mumbai's lost lakes

June 14, 2026 7:53 pm

The BMC's lake rejuvenation project aims to restore historic waterbodies, improve water quality, boost biodiversity, and create recreational spaces across North Mumbai.

Mumbai water cut May 2026, BMC 10 percent water cut

10 per cent water cut announced in Mumbai from May 15

May 11, 2026 9:24 pm

The measure aims to preserve lake levels amid El Niño-related heat and forecasts of a below-average monsoon.

Mumbai to double water supply by 2030 with new Rs 4,210-crore treatment plants at Bhandup and Panjrapur

May 10, 2026 7:16 pm

Mumbai has a water demand of 4,300 million litres per day, but the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation is now able to supply only 3,850 MLD.

According to the civic body, old valves are being replaced in at least five locations as part of the move. (File Photo)

BMC announces 22-hour water cut in Kurla, Ghatkopar, other areas from Friday; here’s the list of places to be affected

November 12, 2025 12:36 pm

Valves will be replaced in major pipelines in Mumbai due to which water supply will be completely suspended between 10 am on Friday and 8 am on Saturday in many places.

'Only 4% of city gets 24/7 supply': Report flags massive disparity in Mumbai's water distribution

May 20, 2025 10:33 pm

Amid the shortfall, slum pockets bear the highest brunt with the report finding that only 45 lpcd water is supplied in slums daily.

Water supply to be hit in parts of Mumbai for next 24 hours; Ghatkopar, Kurla among affected areas

April 19, 2025 4:34 pm

Civic officials said that the 1,200 mm damaged pipeline, which was a central water supply unit, was damaged during the ongoing piling work for the Mumbai metro.