According to the BMC, the action was undertaken by its ‘E’ Ward under the supervision of Deputy Municipal Commissioner Chanda Jadhav and led by Assistant Commissioner Anand Kankal

With a weak monsoon forecast by the India Meteorological Department, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has sought additional water from key reservoirs to ensure supply till August. Mumbai’s lake levels currently stand at 33.22pc, prompting precautionary measures and possible phased water cuts if needed