Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Saturday announced a temporary disruption in water supply in several parts of south Mumbai on April 16-17, stating that the supply to be affected for 18 hours as it plans to undertake an essential work on a major water distribution line.
The water cut is scheduled from 10 am on Thursday, April 16, to 4 am on Friday, April 17, 2026, officials said.
The BMC will install two 1500 mm butterfly valves on the tunnel water pipeline at Haji Bunder Road in the F South ward, near Sewri, they said.
According to the Mumbai civic body, the work is being carried out to improve and regulate water supply from the Bhardavada Hill Reservoir, Phosberry Hill Reservoir and Golnaji Hill Reservoir.
Areas to face water cut or low pressure supply
An official statement said that due to the work, parts of the A, B, C, E and F-South BMC wards will experience either complete water supply shutdown or low-pressure supply during the operation period.
Several key areas, including residential zones, commercial pockets, hospitals, and government offices, will be affected.
Water supply for hospitals
While essential institutions such as hospitals and railway areas will continue to receive water, many will experience reduced pressure.
Major hospitals including KEM Hospital, Tata Memorial Hospital, J.J. Hospital, Nair Hospital and Kasturba Hospital will receive low-pressure supply during the maintenance window, the statement said.
Key areas in affected wards
A Ward: Areas near CSMT, P D’Mello Road, St George Hospital and RBI will face complete shutdown during scheduled hours.
B Ward: Localities including Masjid Bunder, Umarkhadi, Dongri and surrounding lanes will face disruptions on different timings across the two days.
C Ward: Markets and dense residential areas such as Bora Bazaar, Kalbadevi and surrounding streets will face shutdown on 17 April.
E Ward: Areas including Nagpada, Byculla, JJ Road and Agripada will face low pressure or shutdown depending on time slots.
F South Ward: Localities such as Lalbaug, Sewri, Wadala (East), Dadar and Hindmata will face either shutdown or reduced pressure.
Civic body`s appeal
The BMC has urged residents to store sufficient water in advance and use it judiciously during the shutdown period. Citizens are also advised to boil and filter water for the next 4-5 days as a precaution.
Officials said the installation of butterfly valves will help ensure smoother and more regulated water distribution across key reservoirs, improving long-term supply reliability in south Mumbai.
