As part of this project, water supply from two 1,800mm diameter pipes from Tansa and West will be temporarily stopped, causing a water cut in several areas of the city. Mumbai: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will be laying a new 2,400mm diameter water pipe between the Powai Anchor Block and Maroshi Water Tunnel from 11am on February 5, lasting until 5pm on February 6. As part of this project, water supply from two 1,800mm diameter pipes from Tansa and West will be temporarily stopped, causing a water cut in several areas of the city.
On Wednesday, February 5, areas affected by the water cut will include parts of Ghatkopar, Bhandup, Kurla, Dharavi, Andheri East, and Bandra East. In particular, the south section of Kurla will be impacted, including Kajupada, Navpada, New MHADA Colony, Maharashtra Kata, and Kranti Nagar, among others. Parts of Dharavi, such as Dharavi Main Marg and A. K. G. Nagar, as well as areas in Andheri East like Marol and Hill View Society, will also face disruptions, as per a report by HT.
On Thursday, February 6, water cuts will affect areas including Bhandup West, Pratap Nagar Road, Sonapur Junction, Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, and parts of Kurla and Dharavi. Additionally, areas in Andheri East such as MIDC Road, Marol Industrial Area, and J. B. Nagar will experience a lack of water supply. Bandra East, including Kherwadi Service Road and Behram Pada, will also be impacted.The BMC has also warned that water may appear muddy for a few days after the new pipe installation. Residents are advised to boil water before use during this period.
