26 May,2026 08:04 PM IST | Navi Mumbai | Abhitash Singh
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Residents living in CIDCO-administered nodes across Navi Mumbai and adjoining areas will face a 10 per cent water cut from May 28, 2026, as the civic planning authority moves to conserve dwindling water reserves amid fears of delayed monsoon and rising summer temperatures.
In an official statement issued on Tuesday, City and Industrial Development Corporation said the decision was taken after reviewing the declining usable water stock in key reservoirs supplying water to CIDCO areas.
Water supplied to CIDCO nodes comes from Hetawane Dam, Morbe Dam, Barvi Dam operated by MIDC, and the Patalganga Dam managed by Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran (MJP). According to CIDCO, soaring temperatures this summer have increased evaporation levels while the available water stock in reservoirs has steadily reduced.
The authority also cited forecasts related to El Niño and Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) conditions, which could impact rainfall patterns and delay the arrival of the monsoon.
"As a precautionary measure to avoid possible water scarcity in the coming weeks, a 10 per cent water cut will be implemented from Thursday, May 28," the release stated.
The water cut will continue until there is satisfactory rainfall in the catchment areas of Hetawane, Morbe and other connected water sources, leading to improved reservoir storage levels.
CIDCO has also revised its weekly water shutdown schedule for several nodes. Areas including Kharghar and New Panvel East will face water shutdown every Monday, while New Panvel West and parts of Ulwe will see shutdowns on Tuesdays. Kalamboli and Navade areas will face shutdowns on Wednesdays, whereas Karanjade will have supply interruptions on Thursdays.
Taloja, Kamothe, Kalundre and several Ulwe sectors, including Bamandongri, Sheva and Nhava, will witness water shutdowns every Friday. Meanwhile, Dronagiri and Ulwe Sectors 25 and 25A will face shutdowns on Sundays.
CIDCO further warned that after restoration of supply, water may initially resume at low pressure in affected areas.
The authority has appealed to citizens, housing societies, commercial establishments, and industries to use water responsibly and avoid wastage. Residents have been advised against activities such as vehicle washing, unnecessary use of potable water, allowing overhead tanks to overflow, and ignoring leakages within premises.
The administration has urged people to cooperate in conserving available water resources so that the existing supply system can function smoothly till reservoir levels improve with the onset of monsoon rains.
