Residents across Thane will face a 50 per cent water cut for the next four days after a major malfunction was reported in a key water pipeline that supplies the city. The 1000 mm diameter pipeline, which carries water from the Pise Dam to the Temghar Water Treatment Plant, developed a fresh fault near Kalyan Phata on Thursday (December 11) during ongoing work by Mahanagar Gas, officials said.
According to the Thane Municipal Corporation`s Water Supply Department, repair work has been initiated on priority. However, due to the pipeline’s age and its prestressed concrete construction, the process is expected to take at least four days to complete. The disruption has led to a significant reduction in water supply, prompting the Thane Municipal Corporation to impose a 50 per cent cut across all zones.
To ensure equitable distribution, the civic body will implement a zonal supply system under which each zone will receive water for only 12 hours a day until December 15. Officials warned that residents should expect reduced pressure and irregular supply during this period.
The civic body has urged citizens to use water judiciously and extend cooperation to the municipal administration as repair efforts continue.
BMC announces 24-hour water cut in parts of Mumbai on December 12 and 13
Meanwhile, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday announced a 24-hour water cut in parts of Mumbai on December 12 and 13.
An official statement said that the Mumbai civic body officials will carry out major water pipeline connection work in the K/East, H/East and G/North wards from 9 am on Friday, December 12, 2025, to 9 am on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Due to this work, the water supply will be completely shut in several areas, while some parts of the K/East ward will receive a low-pressure supply.
The work involves connecting large pipelines, including the 1800 mm Tansa West water main, the 1200 mm water main, the 2400 mm Vaitarna water main, and a 1500 mm water main in the G/North ward. The BMC has said the shutdown is necessary to ensure smooth future supply, the statement said.
