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Maharashtra Orders 10% Water Cut From Oct 16 Amid El Niño Concerns
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 02:32 PM
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The Maharashtra government has announced a 10% reduction in water supply across the state effective from October 16, citing potential impacts of the El Niño phenomenon.
On October 16, the Maharashtra government will enforce a 10% cut in water supply across the state, a move aimed at mitigating the anticipated effects of the El Niño weather pattern.
The directive applies to all municipal and industrial users, with water meters calibrated to reflect the reduced allocation. Residential consumers will receive 10% less water, while factories and public institutions are expected to adjust their operations accordingly.
The state’s Water Resources Department cited studies indicating a likely drop in rainfall and a rise in water scarcity, urging authorities to act preemptively.
Citizens have been advised to conserve water and plan for the upcoming months, with the government promising to monitor the situation and lift the restriction if conditions improve.
The directive applies to all municipal and industrial users, with water meters calibrated to reflect the reduced allocation. Residential consumers will receive 10% less water, while factories and public institutions are expected to adjust their operations accordingly.
The state’s Water Resources Department cited studies indicating a likely drop in rainfall and a rise in water scarcity, urging authorities to act preemptively.
Citizens have been advised to conserve water and plan for the upcoming months, with the government promising to monitor the situation and lift the restriction if conditions improve.