Last year, the state had recorded below normal rainfall due to the effect of El Nino. Due to inadequate rainfall, water shortage situation had arisen in many areas even during monsoon. In this background, the Maharashtra government has issued a government order on 5 October 2026.
Under this, instructions have been given to manage the available water reserves in the state carefully, on priority basis and in a planned manner till 31 August 2027, keeping in mind the possible impact of El Nino. Besides, instructions have also been given to use the available water economically and run a special campaign to prevent wastage and leakage of water.
In accordance with this mandate of the Maharashtra Government, the CIDCO administration has also made proper planning of the available water reserves to deal with the possible water crisis in future. Under this, 15 percent water cut is being implemented in various nodes of CIDCO's jurisdiction.
Water supply will be cut off for 24 hours on one day a week in each node. As per the instructions of the state government, this cut has been implemented from November 2, 2026 and will continue until further orders.
Node wise water supply shutdown schedule-
Kharghar: Water supply will remain closed for 24 hours on Monday.
Ulwe: On Tuesday, water supply will remain closed in Sectors 2, 3, 5, 6, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25 and 25-A along with Gawan, Kopar and Morave.
Other areas of Ulwe: Water will be supplied to Sectors 8, 9, 10-B, 15-A, 16, 17 and 18 along with Shelghar, Bamandongri, Nhava, Shivajinagar and Nhava Bay areas on alternate days.
Taloja: Water supply will remain closed for 24 hours on Friday.
Dronagiri: Water will be supplied to Sectors 1, 2, 11, 12, 15, 30, 47, 48, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54 and 55 along with Dhutum, Bhendkhal, Pagote, Phunde, Navghar, Navghar Pada, Bokardvira and Kunde areas on alternate days.
New Panvel (East): Water supply will remain closed for 24 hours on Monday.
New Panvel (West): Water supply will remain closed for 24 hours on Tuesday.
Kalamboli: Water supply will remain closed for 24 hours on Wednesday.
Karanjade: Water supply will remain closed for 24 hours on Thursday.
Kalundre and Kamothe: Water supply will remain closed for 24 hours on Friday.
Thus, the CIDCO administration has set different water cut schedules for different nodes. The CIDCO administration has appealed to the citizens to use drinking water very carefully and economically during this period and cooperate in preventing wastage of water.
Punitive action will be taken on wastage of water
Citizens should use drinking water only as per requirement. Do not use drinking water to wash vehicles. If found doing so, punitive action will be taken against the person concerned.
While filling water tanks in homes and residential complexes, take care that the water does not flow out. If there is any leakage in the taps or water supply pipelines of the house, get it repaired immediately. Do not leave taps open when not necessary. Avoid throwing away the water stored in the house considering it stale.
Apart from this, do not use drinking water in the city's swimming pool. If found doing so, punitive action will be taken against the people concerned.
To deal with the possible water crisis, it is very important to properly manage the available water reserves and use water economically. Therefore, the CIDCO administration has appealed to all the citizens of the area to understand the importance of water, use it responsibly and cooperate with the administration in making these planned measures successful.
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