Thane civic body to impose 24-hour water cut on Friday

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The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has announced that water supply will be phased out in certain areas of the city over the next two days for essential maintenance and repair works.

Water supply will be affected for 24 hours, starting Friday 9 am.

Ghodbunder Road, Patlipada, Pawar Nagar, Kothari Compound, Azad Nagar, Dogri Pada, Waghbil, Anandnagar, Kasarwadavali, and Ovala areas will face a water cut from Friday 9 am to 9 pm. Additionally, areas such as Samtanagar, Ritupark, Siddheshwar, Intercity, Johnson, Jail, Saket, Uthalsar, Retibunder, and parts of Kalwa and Mumbra will experience water supply disruption for 12 hours, starting 9 pm on Friday.

As a result of this shutdown, there may be low water pressure in affected areas for the next one-two days until normal supply is restored. Residents are urged to store water in advance and cooperate with the TMC during this maintenance period, the civic body said.

For further information, the Thane Municipal Corporation can be contacted at 022-25364779, and residents can stay updated through the official website [www. thanecity.gov.in](https://www.thanecity.gov.in) or on social media platforms such as Twitter (@TMCaTweetAway) and Instagram (@smartcity_thane).

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