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KDMC Announces 24-Hour Water Cuts In Kalyan And Dombivli Until June 20

By Editorial·11 June 2026·1 min read

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The Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) has announced a series of scheduled water supply cuts and 24-hour shutdowns at key water treatment plants across several areas in Kalyan and Dombivli. The water cuts are scheduled to take place between June 12 and June 20 to conserve drinking water amid concerns over delayed monsoon rainfall.

This administrative decision follows directives from the Water Resources Department to manage water reserves systematically. The primary objective of the shutdown is to prevent future water shortages and ensure that the available drinking water supply lasts until August 31, 2026.

The move comes after a review meeting was held on June 9 between civic officials and the Water Resources Department. Following this meeting, authorities directed municipal corporations, the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC), and other relevant agencies to implement a 20 per cent daily water cut. This collective measure is intended to avoid a severe water scarcity situation in the coming months.

According to KDMC, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated the possibility of a prolonged monsoon season this year. This climatic shift has been attributed to the impact of El Nino and other prevailing weather factors, which have raised concerns about the timely arrival and consistency of rainfall in the region.

In response to these weather projections, and in line with state government directives issued during the 2026 Budget Session, civic authorities have been mandated to plan strict water management measures. The goal is to stretch the existing water reserves to ensure adequate supplies remain available until the end of August.

The scheduled shutdowns between June 12 and June 20 will temporarily affect water distribution in various pockets of Kalyan and Dombivli. Civic authorities have urged residents to use water sparingly and cooperate during the scheduled shutdown periods to help conserve the region's shared water resources.