The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (the BMC) has declared a 30-hour water shutdown in sections of Mumbai's eastern suburbs that will take place from Thursday, warning people there will be a water outage. The shutdown is required to help upgrade infrastructure, including the installation of a giant 1,200-mm diameter sluice valve in the Turbhe Low-Level Reservoir.
The Shutdown Schedule
The water supply will be fully suspended during the following window:
- Start Time: 2:00 AM on Thursday, February 12, 2026
- Ending Time: 8:00 AM on Friday, February 13, 2026
- Total Duration: 30 Hours
In addition, parts of Bandra West (H West Ward) will face a separate 14-hour cut tomorrow, Tuesday, February 10, from 10:00 AM to midnight, for leak repair service.
List of Affected Areas
It is expected that the M East and M West wards will be hit hardest by the 30-hour shutdown. The inhabitants in the following places must reserve the water beforehand:
M East Ward (Complete shutdown)
- Refinery zones: HPCL and BPCL Refinery Colonies, Tata Colony
- Residential Areas: RCF Colony, Sahyadri Nagar, Bharat Nagar, and Anik Village.
- Key Pockets: Govandi, Gavhanpada, Nityanand Baug, MHADA Colonies, and Rahul Nagar.
M West Ward (Complete Shut Down)
- Chembur Area: Chembur Camp, Sindhi Society, Vashi Naka, Marwali Church.
- Industrial/Commercial: BPT, Tata, BPCL, and Mahul Village.
- Locales: Mysore Colony, Laxmi Nagar, RC Marg, Jijamata Nagar, and Vashigaon.
Why is the Shutdown Happening?
The BMC is working on a “strengthening” project of the city’s water network. Key tasks include:
- Valve Installation: 1,200-mm diameter sluice valve installed at the Turbhe reservoir.
- Connections via Tunnel: The inlet pipeline connected to AMT-II tunnel shaft to achieve longer term supply pressure and efficiency of the eastern suburbs.
BMC Guidelines for Residents
- Storage: To keep enough water by Wednesday night to last through Friday morning.
- Wise Use: Do not use the water for non-essential tasks, such as car washing or gardening, at this time.
- Health Risk: Boiling and filtering water for 2–3 days after the supply starts is recommended according to BMC as the first flow may have sediments from pipeline work.
