India, June 11 -- Mumbai's housing market continues to scale new heights, with luxury projects in sought-after neighbourhoods such as Worli and Malabar Hill commanding prices of nearly Rs.3 lakh per sq ft. Yet behind the record-breaking sales and gleaming towers lies a stark reality: for nearly a month, residents across the city, including those living in some of its most expensive homes, have been dealing with a 10% water cut imposed by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The situation underscores a widening gap between real estate growth and the city's infrastructure capacity.

According to real estate experts, while real estate has expanded rapidly, water infrastructure has struggled to keep pace with the city's growing populatio...