Nagpur Braces for Major Water Supply Disruption Across Nine Zones
The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has announced a significant 18-hour water supply shutdown that will impact nine out of the city's ten zones. This planned disruption is scheduled to commence at 10 am on February 10 and continue until 4 am on February 11, affecting key hospitals, railway installations, and institutional feeders throughout the affected areas.
Critical Pipeline Repair Necessitates Shutdown
The shutdown is being implemented to facilitate urgent leakage repair work on the 900mm diameter Amrut feeder main located near Mangalwari Garden Road. This critical pipeline is responsible for supplying treated water to substantial portions of Nagpur. NMC officials have emphasized that these repairs are essential to prevent further water loss and to stabilize pressure within the city's distribution network, ensuring long-term reliability of water services.
Comprehensive Zone-by-Zone Impact Details
The water supply disruption will be widespread, with only one zone remaining unaffected during the repair window. The following zones will experience significant impacts:
- Laxmi Nagar Zone: Affected areas include Laxmi Nagar (both old and new sectors), Gayatri Nagar, Pratap Nagar, Khamla, Takliseem, Jaitala, and Trimurti Nagar.
- Dharampeth Zone: Disruptions expected in Ram Nagar ESR and GSR areas, Civil Lines, Seminary Hills, Dhantoli, Futala Line, Tekdi Wadi, and various institutional feeders.
- Hanuman Nagar Zone: Coverage includes Chinchbhavan, Omkar Nagar (existing and new developments), Hudkeshwar, Narsala, Nalanda Nagar, and Amrut Double Decker ESRs.
- Dhantoli Zone: Impact on Wanjari Nagar (old and new sectors), Reshimbagh, and Hanuman Nagar CAs.
- Nehru Nagar Zone: Areas such as Sakkardara (sectors 1, 2, and 3), Bidipeth, and Balaji Nagar will face water supply issues.
- Gandhibagh Zone: Disruption in Sitabuldi Fort area, Killa Mahal, Godrej Anandam, and medical feeders.
- Satranjipura Zone: Affected in Boriyapura ESR and feeder areas, Central Railway installations, and Vahan Thikana.
- Ashi Nagar Zone: Impact on Nara, Nari, Jaripatka, and NIT pockets.
- Mangalwari Zone: Disruption in Gittikhadan, Gorewada GSR and ESR, Rajnagar, and Sadar feeders.
Official Advisory and Contact Information
The NMC has issued a formal appeal to all citizens residing in the affected zones to store sufficient water in advance to mitigate inconvenience during the shutdown period. Residents are urged to cooperate with municipal authorities to ensure the repair work proceeds smoothly and efficiently.
For real-time updates, assistance, or to report emergencies related to the water supply disruption, consumers may contact the NMC–OCW Helpline at 1800 266 9899 or send an email to contact@ocwindia.com. The municipal corporation assures that all efforts are being made to complete the repairs within the stipulated timeframe and restore normal water supply as quickly as possible.
