Navi Mumbai Water Cut: Residents across several parts of Navi Mumbai have raised strong concerns over a 48-hour water supply cut announced by CIDCO, affecting Dronagiri, Ulwe, Kharghar and Taloja nodes. The shutdown began on Wednesday, July 9 and continued till Thursday, July 10, due to emergency repairs on the Hetwane pipeline near the Kharpada bridge.
CIDCO has informed that supply will resume from Friday, July 11, but with reduced pressure and quantity. Meanwhile, residents—especially in Kharghar—have expressed frustration over what they call a persistent water crisis, made worse by frequent disruptions and unreliable daily supply.
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The Free Press Journal report cited Kharghar citizens as stating that, water is made available for only about 30 minutes twice a day in several areas, particularly in the 12 villages. Meanwhile, on social media, users are running campaigns like #KhargharchaPaniPrashnaAdhiveshnathManda and #LakVaitagliAhet to push for long-term solutions. Many have demanded that the issue be taken up in the ongoing session of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly.
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In Ulwe, residents claimed they had been facing water shortage for over three days, even before the official repair notice. Many societies are reportedly struggling with the extra cost of arranging private tankers. "It’s not just the inconvenience. There is a financial burden on us every time CIDCO stops supply without notice," said a local from Ulwe cited by a Free Press Journal report.
Although CIDCO has urged citizens to use water sparingly during the ongoing repairs, many believe the problem is beyond temporary fixes. Locals are demanding a permanent and transparent system for water distribution and timely updates from the authorities.