A major public health concern has emerged in Ahmedabad after hundreds of residents across multiple housing societies reportedly fell ill following the consumption and use of sewage-contaminated water supplied to their homes. The incident has raised serious questions about the city’s water distribution infrastructure and prompted authorities to launch investigations into the source of the...
The civic administration in Mumbai has announced a 10% reduction in the city’s water supply starting May 15, as a precautionary step aimed at managing limited water reserves and ensuring equitable distribution during periods of heightened demand. The decision has been taken by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), which oversees water supply operations for the...
Mumbai’s drinking water reserves have received a major boost this monsoon, with the seven lakes supplying the city now holding 98% of their total storage capacity. Civic officials have confirmed that the current stock is sufficient to meet the city’s water requirements until the next monsoon season. Among the reservoirs, Modak Sagar, Tulsi, and Vihar...