- BMC urges Mumbai residents to use water judiciously amid El Niño concerns
- Current 10% water cut could sustain Mumbai's water till May 17, 2027
- Lifting water cuts may cause earlier exhaustion of city’s water reserves
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has urged Mumbai residents to use water judiciously, warning of a potential severe water crisis in the coming months amid concerns over the impact of El Niño, NDTV reported.
Additional Municipal Commissioner Abhijit Bangar said that if the existing 10% water cut was maintained, Mumbai's current water stock could last until May 17, 202. However, lifting the water cut could lead to the city's reserves being exhausted earlier.
The warning comes despite Mumbai's lakes currently holding around 96% of their water stock.
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The BMC administration has decided to continue with a cautious approach, citing concerns over rising temperatures and increased evaporation linked to the El Niño effect in October and November.
According to the civic body, these factors could lead to a faster depletion of the city's water reserves.
Additionally, the BMC has made it clear that any decision to remove the current 10% water cut would only be made following talks with the Maharashtra government.
Despite the relatively high lake levels, the water cut is on for now as the civic body is prioritising availability of water in the long run amid concerns about weather conditions and evaporation.
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