Mumbai: Total water cut in seven wards today

The water cut is because of repair work beind done on a main pipe leak

Preparations for the Diwali festival at several homes might get delayed by a day as the BMC has decided to undertake major water works on Wednesday, which will lead to disruption in supply.

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There will be no supply from 10 am to 8 pm in A ward that includes Fort, B ward comprising Dongri, E ward comprising Byculla, F North ward comprising Wadala, F South ward comprising Sewri, and M East and M West wards that include Mankhurd and Chembur, respectively.

The BMC is carrying out a major repair work on the main supply line of 1,800 mm diameter.

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The civic body has asked residents to be cautious on Thursday, too, as the water pressure will be low. In a press release on Tuesday, the BMC added that because of the repair work, residents must boil and filter the water before drinking as a precaution.

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