The stock of seven lakes supplying water to the city dropped to 8% on Wednesday. So, the citizens will have to face a 5% water cut from May 30. This water cut will be further increased to 10% from June 5, as announced by the BMC. The water cut will continue till the catchment area of lakes recieves satisfactory rainfall and the useful stock increases, said a senior civic official.
The 10 per cent water cut will remain in force in Mumbai till satisfactory rainfall is received and the useful stock in the water bodies improves, said BMC.
Mumbai faces critical water shortage with 10% usable water in reservoirs. BMC announces 5% water cut from May 30, escalating to 10% from June 5. Impact on Thane and Bhiwandi Nizampura. Dams hold 9.69% of annual requirement as of May 25.