Parts of South Mumbai to face an 8-hour water cut on May 11

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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) announced on Friday that certain areas in South Mumbai will experience a water cut on Saturday, May 11.

"Repair of a 1200 mm diameter water channel on Jeevan Bima Road in A Ward is scheduled for Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 3:30 PM to 11:30 PM. During the eight-hour repair period, water supply to Colaba, Koliwada, and the Naval area will be temporarily interrupted," said the civic body.

As per the BMC, a 1200 mm diameter main water line has developed a leak during the ongoing Metro 3 work on Jeevan Bima Road, Churchgate in the A Ward. Repair of this water channel is slated for Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 3:30 PM to 11:30 PM. Consequently, the water supply to Colaba, Koliwada, and the Naval area will be interrupted during this period. "Night supply to the Naval area will be delayed due to the repair work. We kindly request the cooperation of residents in the affected areas," stated the civic body.

"The 1200 mm diameter water pipe, utilised from Cross Maidan Tunnel to supply water to A Ward of the BMC, underwent inspection following reports of low pressure and reduced quantity of supply. It was discovered that the water channel had developed a leak during Metro 3 construction work near the Mantralaya Building on Jeevan Bima Road. The BMC's emergency repair department promptly assessed the situation. Immediate repair of the leak is necessary to prevent water wastage and potential road flooding. The repair work is estimated to take approximately 7 to 8 hours," added the BMC.

The civic body further stated that recognising the significance of the Mantralaya and Marine Drive areas, the BMC has collaborated with the Marine Drive Traffic Police and secured necessary permissions to minimise traffic disruptions.

"The Marine Drive Traffic Police has approved the repair of the water channel on Saturday. The Emergency Repair Department (ERC) will commence repair works from 9:00 AM, with excavation starting at that time. Following the pumping out of water from the channel, the actual repair work will begin at 3:30 PM. Water supply will resume during the morning and afternoon sessions for the respective areas," said the civic body.

"During the repair period from 3:30 PM to 11:30 PM, regular water supply to Colaba (4:30 PM to 6:30 PM), additional special water supply to Koliwada (6:30 PM to 6:45 PM), and extra special water supply to the Naval area will be completely suspended from 6:50 PM to 7:05 PM," added the civic body.

The BMC has advised residents of Colaba, Koliwada, and the Naval area to store sufficient water in anticipation of the interruption.