A significant leak in a 1650 mm diameter water pipeline near Famous Studio on Dr E. Moses Road has disrupted water supply across several parts of South Mumbai, prompting the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to initiate emergency repair work on priority.
According to the civic body, the pipeline developed a crack late on Wednesday night, resulting in substantial water leakage. As a result, water supply has been completely suspended in multiple areas falling under the D, E and G South wards on Thursday, May 7. Authorities stated that repair work is being carried out on a war footing to restore normal supply as quickly as possible.
The BMC has urged residents in affected localities to use water carefully and cooperate with officials during the disruption.
In the D Ward, areas facing a complete shutdown include Lamington Road, M.S. Ali Road, J. Boman Behram Marg, R.S. Nimkar Marg, Grant Road East, Dr D.B. Marg, Pathhe Bapurao Marg and the Mumbai Central area. Water supply has also been halted in Tardeo, M.P. Mills Compound, B.B. Nakashe Marg, Ambedkar Nagar Colony and parts of Keshavrao Khadye Road.
Meanwhile, localities such as Thakurdwar, M.K. Road, J.S.S. Road, Girgaon Road, Hughes Road, Babulnath Road and Chowpatty Road are expected to receive water at reduced pressure.
In the E Ward, areas including K.K. Marg, B.J. Marg, Sane Guruji Marg, Kasturba Hospital, Maulana Azad Road, Delisle Road, Dr Anandrao Nair Road, Maratha Mandir Road, Agripada and Kamathipura lanes 1 to 14 are witnessing a complete water cut.
The G South Ward has also been affected, particularly in localities around J.R. Boricha Marg, Sane Guruji Marg and Dhobi Ghat.
Civic authorities have advised residents to store adequate water and avoid unnecessary usage until repair operations are completed and normal supply resumes.
Source: The Free Press Journal
