India, Nov. 3 -- Amid concerns over the possibility of water scarcity in the coming months, the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) has implemented a 15% water cut starting Monday across all nodes under its jurisdiction. The water cut will remain in force until further notice. Alongside, a 24-hour weekly shutdown will be implemented in designated areas, while the pockets of Ulwe and Dronagiri will receive water on alternate days, officials said.

According to figures from CIDCO's water supply department, the authority is receiving 311 million litres per day (MLD) against an estimated requirement of 361 MLD, leaving a daily deficit of 50 MLD.

"Staggered restrictions have been introduced to manage the available supply acros...