A Mumbai resident has ignited a conversation on the city’s infrastructure challenges after highlighting persistent water shortages in a premium residential complex despite tenants paying some of the city’s highest rental rates.
The issue gained traction through a viral Instagram video posted by user @nik.arvn, in which resident Nikhil expressed frustration over the irregular water supply in his housing society. According to him, rental prices in the complex start at around Rs 70,000 per month, while he pays nearly Rs 90,000. Despite the premium cost of living, residents continue to face repeated disruptions in water availability.
In the video, Nikhil alleged that society frequently experiences supply interruptions due to shortages and uneven water distribution. He claimed that water cuts often occur without prior notice, forcing residents to depend on tanker water arranged by the housing management.
The resident pointed out that the complex consists of two 37-storey towers housing hundreds of families, making tanker-based water supply an unreliable long-term solution. He argued that such arrangements are inadequate for a large residential community where residents pay substantial rents for basic living standards.
Nikhil also said that families have been compelled to monitor and restrict daily water usage because of the unpredictable supply situation. He noted that interruptions sometimes occur late at night, affecting routine household activities such as cooking, cleaning and sanitation.
“Imagine paying such high rent and still having to think twice before using water,” he said in the video, warning that sudden supply disruptions could create serious challenges during emergencies.
Providing additional details in the comments section, @nik.arvn wrote, “Everyone is curious about the rent and location :- Alright it’s Goregaon West and society is a new building near ram mandir station , the all reasons our society is giving to us…BMC aage se pani kam de rahi hai and tanker walo ka strike n all ….and yes in this society for 2bhk ..rent starts from 70k.. its lowest amount …kale Megha kale Megha paani to barsaa”
The video has since sparked widespread discussion online, with many users linking the incident to broader concerns around Mumbai’s water management, urban planning and infrastructure readiness, even in high-end residential developments.
Source: Lokmat Times
