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Drought Crisis in Maharashtra: 10 Percent Water Cut in Urban Areas From Oct 16
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News18•06-10-2026, 13:26
Drought Crisis in Maharashtra: 10 Percent Water Cut in Urban Areas From Oct 16
- •Due to a disappointing monsoon and looming drought-like conditions, the Maharashtra government has ordered a minimum 10 percent water cut starting October 16 in all cities under urban local bodies.
- •To combat potential water scarcity, a 10 percent reserve water stock will be maintained in every dam for emergency situations, with drinking water management prioritized.
- •Municipal corporations, councils, and gram panchayats have been instructed to run special campaigns to prevent water leakage and promote wastewater reuse for gardening and construction.
- •Joint teams comprising revenue, police, and water resources department officials will patrol to monitor and seize unauthorized water extraction pumps from dams, rivers, and canals.
- •Strict regulations have been imposed on industrial water use, requiring factories to mandate a 30 percent reuse of the water they consume.
Key Questions Answered
A minimum 10 percent water cut has been ordered for cities across Maharashtra under all urban local bodies starting from October 16.
Joint teams consisting of the revenue, police, and water resources departments will patrol areas to monitor and seize unauthorized pumps and equipment from dams, rivers, and canals.
Strict rules have been implemented requiring industries to reuse 30 percent of the water they consume.
