Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Pimpri-Chinchwad to Face Additional 10% Water Cut
Pimpri-Chinchwad already gets less water than it says it needs.
The city gets about 665 million litres each day, but its stated need is 770 million litres.
The state has directed local governments to reduce water use by 10% starting October 16 because of drought conditions.
Pimpri-Chinchwad plans to reduce water from its dams under that order.
Some residents say their taps do not provide enough water, and some housing societies have bought water from tankers.
The city says it is working out how to distribute the available water.
A pipeline project that could bring more water is expected to be ready around 2027.
Pimpri-Chinchwad plans to implement a further 10% water cut from October 16 under a state directive.
The city needs 770 million litres per day but currently receives about 665 MLD.
Water is sourced from Pavana Dam, Andra Dam and the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation.
Residents in several neighbourhoods have reported low supply and reliance on private tankers; 34 Wakad housing societies have sought a distribution audit.
PCMC says planning will follow the official order, while additional supply from the Bhama Askhed pipeline is expected around 2027.
- Who
- Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation and residents affected by water shortages.
- What
- The city plans to implement an additional 10% water cut.
- When
- From October 16; the year is not specified in the article.
- Where
- Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra, India.
- Why
- The cut follows a state directive issued amid drought conditions; the city already receives less water than its stated daily requirement.
Residents’ concerns
Civic authorities’ response
Adequacy and distribution of water
Residents’ concerns
Residents report low pressure and insufficient supply; some societies have bought water from private tankers, and 34 large Wakad societies have called for an audit.
Civic authorities’ response
PCMC officials say supply is already below demand and that distribution plans will be finalized after the official order arrives; the corporation has urged residents to use water judiciously.
Managing the planned cut
Residents’ concerns
Residents are concerned about how the city will ensure adequate supply after the additional 10% reduction.
Civic authorities’ response
The Water Resources Department says the state has directed local bodies to implement the cut, with water distributed according to allocations from the dams.
- Daily stated requirement
- 770 million litres per day (MLD)
- Current supply
- 665 MLD
- Planned additional cut
- 10% from October 16
- Pavana Dam supply
- 540 MLD
- Andra Dam supply
- 95 MLD
- MIDC supply
- 30 MLD
- Bhama Askhed pipeline
- Expected to become operational around 2027
- Wakad societies seeking audit
- 34 large housing societies