A pumping station fire in Thane's Pise, situated 60 kilometers from Mumbai, has disrupted water supply to several parts of the city, according to the municipal corporation on Monday.
The fire, which started on Monday evening, has affected water distribution to eastern suburbs and supply from Golanji, Fosbery, Raoli, and Bhandarwada reservoirs, stated the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in a press release.
Consequently, there will be no water supply in these areas for the next 24 hours. Water supply pressure in the western suburbs and other parts of Mumbai may also be affected. The BMC administration requests citizens to co-operate and use water judiciously during this period, the release said.
As per a municipal authority, the occurrence has influenced the water supply to the eastern suburbs and the water distribution from the Golanji, Fosbery, Raoli, and Bhandarwada reservoirs within the city.
As per the civic official, the BMC administration has urged citizens to cooperate and utilize water resources judiciously since the prompt cooperation of residents is essential to mitigate the impact of the disruption and ensure that essential water services can be restored as swiftly as possible.