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Maharashtra Imposes 10 Percent Water Cut Across State From October 16 Amid Deficient Monsoon
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CNBC TV18•05-10-2026, 17:49
Maharashtra Imposes 10 Percent Water Cut Across State From October 16 Amid Deficient Monsoon
- •The Maharashtra government will enforce a minimum 10 percent water cut in all urban and rural local bodies starting October 16 due to a deficient monsoon.
- •State Water Resources Minister Girish Mahajan stated that drinking water will be given the highest priority, with stocks planned up to August 2027.
- •Local bodies have been directed to fix water leaks, run sewage treatment plants at full capacity, and use treated wastewater for non-potable needs.
- •Industries are mandated to reuse or recycle at least 30 percent of the water they consume, and unauthorized water extraction will face strict crackdowns.
Key Questions Answered
The Maharashtra government will impose a minimum 10 percent water cut across all urban and rural local bodies starting from October 16 due to a deficient monsoon and the impact of El Nino.
Industries in Maharashtra have been officially directed to reuse or recycle at least 30 percent of the water they consume as part of the state's drought-mitigation water management strategy.
Drinking water is given the highest priority, with reserves secured up to August 31, 2027, while water will only be released for irrigation after meeting drinking water, livestock, and fodder requirements.
