Many parts of Mumbai are preparing for a 22-hour water cut this week as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) carries out crucial repair work on one of the city’s main pipelines. The water supply will be shut from 10 am on Thursday, November 14, to 8 am on Friday, November 15. The BMC has said the maintenance is essential to ensure smoother and more reliable water distribution in the future.
The repair work will take place near Ghatkopar’s Ghatkopar-Mankhurd Link Road, where a 1,800 mm diameter pipeline is being fixed. This pipeline connects several major eastern suburbs, and the work will include replacing old valves and improving junctions that help regulate the water flow. According to civic officials, this step is part of a larger effort to upgrade the city’s water network, some parts of which are decades old and prone to leakage or pressure loss.
The shutdown will affect Ghatkopar (East and West), Kurla, Chembur, Wadala, Sion, and Matunga. The BMC has urged residents in these neighbourhoods to store enough water beforehand and use it wisely during the cut. People have also been asked not to waste water or leave taps open once the supply is restored, as water pressure may take time to normalise. Tanker services and private water suppliers are expected to see higher demand during this period, especially in housing societies and restaurants.
Civic officials have assured that once the repairs are completed, water flow and pressure will improve, reducing the frequency of similar shutdowns in the coming months. The BMC has also said that such maintenance work is crucial before larger infrastructure upgrades, like connecting new pipelines or increasing water supply capacity for growing areas. While short-term inconvenience is expected, the long-term benefits are seen as vital for Mumbai’s ageing water system.
Residents across the city have started preparing for the water cut by filling overhead tanks, collecting buckets, and storing bottled water. Local authorities have also issued public notices and social media alerts to inform citizens about the schedule. While many understand that the repairs are necessary, others have raised concerns about the timing, as several households and businesses rely on continuous water supply. Still, most Mumbaikars are choosing to cooperate, hoping the short disruption will bring lasting improvements to the city’s water network.
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