The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to withdraw the water cut from Wednesday, as lakes have more than 81 per cent stock. Though the water stock increased sharply after the heavy spell in July, the administration was reluctant to withdraw the cut due to the forecast of a dry August.

The civic body fetched reserved stock from Upper Vaitarna in June without imposing water cuts. But as the stock declined below seven per cent and the rains were delayed, the BMC imposed a 10 per cent cut from July 1. Despite the heavy showers witnessed in July, the administration was reluctant to withdraw the water cut despite repeated demands from citizens and political parties.