01 July,2026 11:10 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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While Mumbai faced a deepening water crisis this year, a report highlighted that the maximum city witnessed a sharp increase in online searches for drinking water and water tanker services during the peak summer months. The increase in water tanker service searches reflects growing demand for alternative water sources.
A report by Justdial, which compared search trends between March-April 2026 and May-June 2026, as well as May 2026 and June 2026, found that Mumbai emerged as the strongest growth market in the country for water-related service searches.
The report further highlighted that searches for drinking water services in Mumbai surged by 94.57 per cent between March-April and May-June 2026, significantly outpacing the 33.07 per cent increase recorded across India.
Furthermore, searches for water tanker services in the city also jumped 84.63 per cent, compared to the national growth of 50.35 per cent.
Moreover, the demand continued to rise on a month-on-month basis. Between May and June 2026. It also highlighted that the city recorded a further 46.21 per cent increase in searches for drinking water services, while searches for water tanker services climbed 33.26 per cent during the same period.
At the national level, the report noted that consumer interest in water-related services increased considerably as several regions experienced soaring temperatures and seasonal water shortages. Searches for drinking water services across India grew by 33.07 per cent, while water tanker services recorded an even sharper increase of 50.35 per cent.
The report further highlighted that digital platforms are increasingly becoming the preferred medium for consumers seeking essential services during periods of seasonal stress.
The surge in Mumbai suggests that residents increasingly relied on supplementary water sources to meet their daily needs amid heightened pressure on water availability during the summer.
The report also highlights the growing dependence on local search platforms for quick access to reliable water suppliers and tanker operators, underscoring changing consumer behaviour as households and businesses turn to digital solutions to address immediate water requirements.
The latest search trends come at a time when concerns over water availability continue to influence consumer choices, with online platforms playing an increasingly important role in connecting users with essential civic and utility services..
