Pune, 12th May 2026: Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has announced that alternate-day water supply will be introduced across most parts of the city from June 15 as water levels in dams continue to decline due to delayed monsoon rains.
The decision was announced during a press conference on Thursday, with civic officials stating that the measure is necessary to ensure that available water reserves last until at least August 20.
Mayor Manjusha Nagpure said the city could face difficulties if rainfall remains below normal despite around five TMC of water being available in the dams. “We have sufficient water at present, but it may not be enough if the monsoon is delayed further. Citizens should use water carefully and avoid unnecessary consumption,” she said.
Vehicle washing and swimming pool operations will be restricted.
Hotels, restaurants, housing societies and other establishments have been asked to adopt water-saving measures.
Excessive commercial use of water will be discouraged.
Strict action, including criminal cases, will be taken against those using illegal water connections or wasting drinking water.
According to PMC, the city currently receives around 1,600 million liters of water per day (MLD). With alternate-day supply, this will be reduced to approximately 1,100 MLD, resulting in a daily saving of nearly 500 MLD.
Current water supply: 1,600 MLD per day
Water supply after cuts: 1,100 MLD per day
Daily water savings: 500 MLD
Reduction in supply: 31.25%
Estimated savings between June 15 and August 20: 33,500 MLD
Total water saved: Around 1.18 TMC
Additional water availability due to savings: Approximately 30 days
Leader of the House Ganesh Bidkar said engineers have been assigned to monitor water distribution in every area and tankers will be sent wherever shortages are reported.
“Engineers have been deployed for every zone. If any area receives inadequate water despite the revised schedule, tankers will be arranged immediately. The situation could become more serious than the drought conditions of 2013-14 if rainfall remains inadequate,” he said.
During the press conference, Standing Committee Chairman Shrinath Bhimale criticized officials from the Water Resources Department, alleging that PMC was receiving incorrect information regarding canal water releases.
“The department claims water is not being released through the canals, but the canals are flowing at full capacity and water leakages are visible at several places. We are being given incorrect information,” Bhimale said.
PMC clarified that the following areas will not be included in the alternate-day supply system:
Fursungi
Manjari
Lohgaon
Wagholi
Khadakwasla
Nandoshi
Narhe
Ambegaon
Keshavnagar
Kirkatwadi
Officials said these localities already receive limited water and will continue to get supply under the existing schedule.
Alternate-day water supply across most parts of Pune from June 15.
Planned management of available water reserves.
Special monitoring of the water distribution system.
Campaign to prevent water leakages and wastage.
Action against illegal water connections, including criminal cases.
Use drinking water carefully and avoid unnecessary consumption.
Repair leaking taps, pipelines and flush systems immediately.
Avoid using drinking water for washing vehicles, pavements or open spaces.
Ensure overhead water tanks do not overflow.
Use only the required amount of water for bathing, washing clothes and cleaning utensils.
Report water leakages in public places to the municipal corporation.
Avoid using potable water for construction activities.
Use recycled water from sewage treatment plants (STPs) wherever possible.
Adopt water-saving measures in hotels, restaurants and hostels.
PMC officials said effective water management and public cooperation will be crucial in ensuring that the city has adequate drinking water until the monsoon replenishes reservoir levels.