India, July 1 -- The city is grappling with a daily water shortage of 565 million litres (MLD), with demand touching 4,665 MLD against a supply of 4,100 MLD, the state government informed the legislative council on Tuesday. It also said the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) disconnected 2,257 illegal water connections between January and May to curb water theft.

Replying to a calling attention motion moved by BJP MLC Rajhans Singh, industries minister Uday Samant said the city currently faces a water deficit of 5-10% and that illegal water connections have aggravated the problem by causing significant wastage.

"The administration has taken action against 47 illegal water connections, including those taken by garages and vehicle w...