The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced a 13-hour water supply disruption on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, from 9:45 AM to 10:45 PM. This interruption is due to essential maintenance work at the Panjrapur Pumping Station, a critical facility that supplies water to Mumbai, Thane, and Bhiwandi-Nizampur Municipal Corporations.
Maintenance Details: The shutdown is required to commission a new pressure surge control tank (anti-surge vessel) at Stage 1 of the Panjrapur facility. This upgrade aims to enhance the efficiency and reliability of the water supply system.
Affected Areas: The following areas will experience water supply disruptions:
City Areas:
F South Ward: Parel, Kalachowki, Sewri, Lalbaug, Cotton Green
F North Ward: Matunga, Wadala, Sion, Antop Hill
Eastern Suburbs:
T Ward: Mulund East and West
S Ward: Bhandup, Nahur, Kanjurmarg, Vikhroli East
N Ward: Ghatkopar East and West, Vikhroli West
L Ward: Kurla East, Nehru Nagar, Chunabhatti
M East Ward: Govandi, Deonar, Shivaji Nagar, Mankhurd
M West Ward: Chembur East and West, Tilak Nagar
Precautionary Measures: The BMC has urged residents in the affected areas to store sufficient water in advance and use water judiciously during the maintenance period. The civic body has expressed regret for any inconvenience caused and emphasized that this work is crucial for improving the city’s water infrastructure.
For more information and updates, residents are advised to follow official BMC channels.
