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Punekars Face 10 Percent Water Cut Starting October 15
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News18•10-10-2026, 08:17
Punekars Face 10 Percent Water Cut Starting October 15
- •Residents of Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad are facing a severe water crisis months before summer due to uncertain rainfall patterns influenced by El Nino.
- •The Water Resources Department has ordered a mandatory 10 percent monthly water cut for municipal corporations and MIDCs starting October 15.
- •Despite the Khadakwasla dam cluster holding over 90 percent water storage, authorities are enforcing strict measures to stretch the supply until August 2027.
- •Strict instructions have been issued to curb water leaks, unauthorized usage, and ensure treated sewage water is used for gardens and industrial processes.
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The 10 percent monthly water cut in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, and various MIDC areas is scheduled to start on October 15.
Although the Khadakwasla dam cluster currently has over 90 percent water storage, strict water cuts are being implemented due to rainfall uncertainty caused by 'El Nino' and the challenge of managing water supply until August 2027.
The administration mandated the use of only treated sewage water for gardens, road divider greenery, construction activities, and industrial processes to prevent drinking water wastage.
