Pune: No Water Cut Till May 31, Mayor Manjusha Nagpure Directs PMC
Reported by Mubarak Ansari
Pune, 6th May 2026: In a key decision aimed at ensuring uninterrupted water supply across the city, Pune Mayor Manjusha Nagpure on Tuesday directed civic officials not to impose any water cuts till May 31. The order was issued during a high-level review meeting held to assess the city’s water situation and preparedness ahead of the monsoon.
The meeting, chaired by Mayor Nagpure, was convened following a recent communication from the state’s Water Resources Department advising the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) to consider initiating water cuts in view of a possible delay in monsoon and lower rainfall forecasts this year.
During the meeting, officials presented a detailed review of the current water stock, treatment infrastructure, distribution network, and contingency plans to tackle any potential shortage. Pune receives its water supply from four major dams—Panshet, Varasgaon, Temghar, and Khadakwasla—and the existing storage levels were assessed during the meeting.
Despite concerns raised by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) over below-normal rainfall and a delayed monsoon onset, the civic administration maintained that sufficient water stock is currently available. Officials noted that in the past two to three years, the city had managed with even lower water reserves without implementing supply cuts.
Mayor Nagpure directed that residents should continue to receive uninterrupted, clean, and adequate water supply at least till the end of May. She also instructed all concerned departments to work in coordination and take immediate action to ensure there is no disruption in services.
The PMC highlighted that water quality is being regularly monitored through monthly testing at the Parvati Water Works laboratory. In preparation for the monsoon, chlorination processes at water treatment plants have been strengthened, and adequate stock of essential chemicals, including chlorine, has been maintained.
Maintenance work across all 17 water treatment plants in the city has been completed, including cleaning of clarifiers and filter beds, and repair of critical systems. Additional measures are being implemented to tackle increased turbidity during the rainy season to ensure effective purification.
Under the equitable water supply scheme, infrastructure development is underway not only in the old city limits but also in newly merged villages. This includes the construction of water treatment plants, pumping stations, storage tanks, and distribution pipelines.
The civic body is also set to adopt modern technologies to improve water management, including AI-based leak detection systems using robotic cameras, vehicle tracking systems, and mobile app-based monitoring.
Further, the Mayor directed officials to urgently fill vacant posts of junior engineers, technical staff, and meter readers to strengthen the water supply system.
Emphasising preparedness, Mayor Nagpure said that the administration must focus on planned and proactive measures to avoid any inconvenience during the upcoming monsoon season.
