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Maharashtra Orders 10% Water Cut Amid Weak Monsoon
Maharashtra has had a weak monsoon, so the state is trying to save water.
From October 16, cities, towns and villages must cut water supply by at least 10%.
The government says drinking water should come first.
It has planned how to use water in dams through August 31, 2027.
Local authorities must fix leaks and reuse treated wastewater for things like gardening and construction.
Industries must reuse or recycle at least 30% of the water they use.
Water for farms will be released only after drinking water and the needs of livestock and fodder are considered.
Officials will also try to stop people from taking water illegally.
A minimum 10% water cut will apply to urban and rural local bodies from October 16.
The state cited a deficient monsoon and planned for possible El Niño effects and drought-like conditions.
Officials have planned dam-by-dam water availability and use through August 31, 2027, prioritising drinking water.
Local bodies must curb leaks and run sewage treatment plants at full capacity; treated wastewater is to be reused for non-drinking purposes.
Industries must reuse or recycle at least 30% of their water, while irrigation releases will follow drinking, livestock and fodder needs.
- Who
- The Maharashtra government, led on the water plan by Water Resources Minister Girish Mahajan, and local bodies.
- What
- A minimum 10% water-supply cut, alongside measures to conserve and manage water.
- Where
- Urban and rural local bodies across Maharashtra.
- When
- The cut begins October 16; planning covers water stocks through August 31, 2027.
- Why
- A deficient monsoon has raised concerns about water availability and the possibility of drought-like conditions, including potential El Niño effects.
Conservation Measures
Water Users
Managing limited supplies
Conservation Measures
The state says drinking water must be prioritised and has ordered cuts, leakage prevention, wastewater reuse and an emergency dam buffer.
Water Users
The plan also provides for irrigation after drinking, livestock and fodder requirements are met; other Rabi crops and perennial crops may receive water subject to availability.
Key facts
- Water cut
- Minimum 10% in municipal corporations, municipalities and gram panchayats from October 16
- Planning horizon
- Water stocks and use planned through August 31, 2027
- Emergency reserve
- An additional 10% buffer stock is to be maintained in each dam
- Industrial requirement
- Reuse or recycle at least 30% of water used
- Treated wastewater
- To be used for gardening, construction and washing
- Water priority
- Drinking water first, followed by livestock and fodder needs before irrigation releases
- Crop priority
- Rabi foodgrains and fodder, then other Rabi crops; perennial crops only if water remains
Quotes
Girish Mahajan
Maharashtra Water Resources Minister
“A 10 per cent additional emergency buffer stock would be maintained in each dam. Water required for drinking purposes will be reserved up to August 31, 2027, after accounting for evaporation, silt and unauthorised extraction. Water will be released for irrigation only after meeting drinking water, livestock and fodder requirements.”
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“Drinking water will be given the highest priority. All municipal corporations, municipalities and gram panchayats have been directed to implement a 10 per cent water cut from October 16.”
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Sources
Maharashtra To Impose 10% Water Cut From October 16 Amid Drought-Like Situation Fears
Tackling drought: Minimum 10 pc water cut in Maharashtra urban, rural local bodies from Oct 16
Weak monsoon prompts Maharashtra to cut urban, rural water supply by 10% from October 16
Minimum 10% water cut in Maharashtra from October 16 amid drought, El Nino concerns
Maharashtra to impose 10% water cut from Oct 16
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