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PMC commissioner Naval Kishore Ram said the civic body would spend the next eight days assessing the impact of the existing 10% cut, available water stock, projected demand and distribution efficiency before deciding on additional curbs. They reiterated the need for stronger conservation measures, including a 25% supply cut and alternate-day distribution. Agriculture department officials said available water stock is nearly 25% lower than last year, largely due to the absence of significant rainfall during the monsoon withdrawal period, which traditionally boosts reservoir levels.
“There is no immediate proposal to deepen water cuts,” PMC standing committee chairman Shrinath Bhimale said, adding that a final decision would be taken only after consultations and a detailed review of the city’s water requirements.
In PCMC, where alternate-day water supply for three to three-and-a-half hours has been in place since 2019, authorities will reduce supply duration by 20-25 minutes.
Officials said the impact would become noticeable across the city over the next two weeks. Ward-level inspection teams will monitor violations,” an official said. PCMC commissioner Vijay Suryawanshi said housing societies that adopt water conservation practices will be recognised, while violators will face action. Residents should use only as much water as necessary, avoid wastage and cooperate with the civic body’s conservation efforts,” he said.
“PCMC will also launch a crackdown on water misuse. Housing societies, commercial establishments and construction sites have been warned against using potable water for non-essential purposes. “Every drop saved today will help secure water availability tomorrow and next year.