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South, central Mumbai to face 18-hour water shutdown from April 22 for Sewri pipeline work
The BMC will shut water supply for 18 hours to enable installation of two large butterfly valves on a tunnel pipeline linked to the Bhandarwada Hill reservoir. The disruption will affect several wards in south and central Mumbai, with varying water pressure and some hospitals receiving low water pressure. Residents are urged to store water and use it sparingly.
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The planned shutdown impacts daily life, commercial activity, and essential services across multiple wards; understanding timing helps residents prepare.
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Announcement of 18-hour water shutdown for Sewri pipeline work
April 20, 2026
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) announced that large parts of south and central Mumbai will experience an 18-hour water shutdown to facilitate pipeline work in Sewri. Two 1,500 mm butterfly valves will be installed on a tunnel pipeline linked to the Bhandarwada Hill reservoir, with the aim of streamlining water distribution to several reservoirs. The shutdown is scheduled from 10:00 on April 22 to 04:00 on April 23. Affected areas include wards A, B, C, E (partial) and F South, with varying levels of water outage and low-pressure conditions in several pockets. Hospitals such as JJ, Kasturba and Nair are expected to receive water at low pressure. Residents are urged to store water in advance and use it sparingly.