Attention Thanekars! Parts of city to face 12-hour water cut on May 6

The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has announced a 12-hour water cut in some areas under its jurisdiction due to major repair work on May 6.

In an official statement the Thane civic body mentioned that there will be no water supply from 9 am to 9 pm on Saturday, May 6, to carry out maintenance and repair work at various places in the city.

The affected areas include Srirang Society Premises, Rabodi 1, Rabodi 2, Panchganga, Akashganga, K-Vila Premises, Police Line, Tembhinaka, Civil Hospital, Thane Jail, RTO Premises, Castle Mill, Dhobi Lane under Jalkumbh in Uthalsar Ward.

“Inlet water channel of Jail Jalakumbha under Uthalsar Ward in Thane Municipal Corporation area is getting blocked due to the work of bridge at K-Vila Nala. As the work of shifting the affected water channel is going on, on Saturday, on May 6, the water supply will be suspended for a total of 12 hours from 9.00 am to 9.00 pm due to the undertaking of cross connection of the said inlet channel,” the civic body order further stated.

TMC said that citizens should note that water supply will be at low pressure for the next 1 to 2 days after the water supply starts. The civic body has also asked residents in the city to store water and use it judiciously.