A power outage at the Padgha substation disrupted operations at Pise and Panjrapur water plants, leading to a temporary halt in Mumbai’s water supply and a 20–25 pc cut until reservoir levels stabilise. The impact extended into Wednesday morning, with Girgaon residents not receiving water at their usual time
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A brief power outage at the Padgha electricity substation on Tuesday evening disrupted operations at the Pise and Panjrapur water purification plants, leading to a temporary suspension of water supply across parts of the city.
According to officials, the power supply was cut between 5:45 pm and 6:15 pm, affecting the functioning of both plants. As a result, the water supply under Mumbai Phase 1 and Phase 2 from these facilities was halted.
Civic authorities said that until the Master Balancing Reservoir (MBR) levels return to normal, a 20 to 25 per cent cut in water supply is being implemented until 9 pm. Supply is expected to normalise thereafter.
However, the impact of the disruption appears to have extended into Wednesday morning, with residents in Girgaon reporting no water supply at their usual time. The area typically receives water between 4:30 am and 4:45 am, but taps remained dry, causing inconvenience to households.
Residents expressed concern over the delay, especially during peak morning hours, as many depend on the early supply for daily chores.
Authorities are likely to restore normal supply once reservoir levels stabilise, though some areas may continue to experience delays in the interim.
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Residents across the locality identify water scarcity as their most urgent concern. While some infrastructure upgrades, including pipeline improvements, are underway, many remain sceptical about whether these efforts will ensure a stable and reliable supply.
Low pressure identified as key issue
Local civic representatives have acknowledged the gravity of the crisis. According to BMC corporator Chintamani Nivate, low water pressure is a primary factor affecting supply in areas such as Gazdhar Bandh and Khar Danda.
“Even if water is supplied for a few hours, insufficient pressure prevents it from reaching several households,” he said, adding that similar issues are being reported across Mumbai.
Water crisis emerges as top civic concern
While issues such as cleanliness and infrastructure persist, water scarcity has emerged as the defining civic challenge in the area. Residents are increasingly demanding a consistent supply, better pressure management, and stronger accountability from authorities.
With expectations mounting, local representatives have assured that focused efforts will be made to address the crisis.
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