Mumbai continues water curbs as June rainfall remains below normal

Mumbai has continued water-rationing measures after below-normal rainfall during June affected water levels in reservoirs supplying the city.

Authorities have restricted water supply to construction sites and reduced allocations for industrial and commercial users as part of efforts to conserve available reserves.

Officials said reservoir levels remain under pressure following one of the driest starts to the monsoon season in recent years.

The measures are intended to ensure adequate water availability for domestic consumption until rainfall improves and reservoir inflows increase.

Mumbai depends on a network of lakes and reservoirs for its water supply, with storage levels closely monitored during the monsoon season.

Authorities said the situation is being reviewed regularly and future decisions will depend on rainfall and reservoir inflows over the coming weeks.

The restrictions highlight the challenges cities face in managing water resources during periods of rainfall variability.