Mumbai, June 16 -- Due to a delay in rainfall caused by 'El Nino' and a decline in water levels in the dams supplying Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has undertaken various precautionary measures to ensure the available water stock lasts longer.

As part of this, a 10% water cut has been in effect across Mumbai since 15 May. Furthermore, to ensure the conservation of drinking water, necessary restrictions on non-drinking water usage will be imposed starting Wednesday, 17, a release said.

Accordingly, water connections for all construction sites will be temporarily disconnected, and the granting of new water connections for construction projects has been suspended. Additionally, water connections for all swimming pool...