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The Economic Times
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BMC announces 10% water supply cut: No water for swimming pools, action against misuse of drinking water and more

With the monsoon delayed due to El Niño and water levels in Mumbai's reservoirs falling sharply, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has stepped up water conservation measures to preserve the city's limited drinking water supply.

A 10% water cut has been in force across Mumbai since May 15. Beginning Wednesday, June 17, the civic body has introduced additional restrictions on non-drinking water use to help stretch the available water stock.

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