Thane Braces for 12-Day Phased Water Shutdowns Starting January 27
Civic officials in Thane have announced a series of phased 24-hour water shutdowns affecting several parts of the city over a 12-day period, commencing on January 27. This disruption is a direct consequence of repair work being undertaken at the Bhatsa river barrage, which has led to an approximate 20% reduction in water supply to Thane. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is conducting essential repairs to the pneumatic gate system at the barrage located in Pise, a critical infrastructure that supplies water to both Mumbai and Thane.
Repair Work Impacts Water Storage and Supply
The primary objective of these repairs is to enhance water storage levels at the barrage. To facilitate this work, authorities need to lower the water level in the Bhatsa river between January 27 and February 7. This reduction in water level will result in decreased inflow to the Pise pumping station, thereby affecting the supply to Thane. Officials from the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) have clarified that during this period, water supply to the city will continue but at significantly low pressure.
Rotational Shutdowns Across Major Zones
In response to the anticipated shortfall, the TMC has devised a meticulous rotational shutdown plan to manage water distribution equitably across Thane. Each designated zone will experience a complete water shutdown from 9 am to 9 am the following day on its scheduled date. The shutdown schedule is structured to repeat in two cycles over the 12-day period, ensuring that all affected areas share the burden of reduced supply.
Key residential and commercial areas impacted include:
- Wagle Estate and Vartaknagar
- Kalwa and Mumbra
- Kopri and Rabodi
- Balkum and Manpada
- Kasarvadavli and Ghodbunder Road
- Majivada, Lokmanya Nagar, and Shastrinagar
- Various adjoining localities
Precautionary Measures and Public Appeal
The civic body has issued a strong appeal to residents, urging them to store adequate water in advance and strictly avoid any wastage during this critical period. Cooperation with administrative efforts is emphasized until the repair work is successfully completed and normal water supply resumes. Special attention has been given to emergency services; hospitals and similar critical facilities have been advised to make alternative water arrangements to ensure uninterrupted operations.
This phased approach aims to minimize inconvenience while addressing the essential maintenance needed to secure long-term water storage capabilities for the region.
