Chandigarh, May 21 -- Amid the rising temperatures, the Chandigarh municipal corporation (MC) has intensified its drive against water wastage, issuing around 600 notices and eight challans to violators between April 15 and May 20. In one case of continuous misuse, the MC disconnected the water connection of the defaulter.

The MC has barred people from washing cars or other vehicles, watering lawns, and cleaning verandahs - activities categorised as non-essential use of water - during early morning hours. This is done to maintain supply levels during peak demand hours.

Besides, leaving water leakages unattended is also considered a violation as it contributes to the wastage.

MC teams have been carrying out inspections in residential are...