India, Oct. 31 -- The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has consumed nearly half of its 13 TMC water allocation for 2026-27, with 6.35 TMC used so far. With the available stock under pressure, the civic body is likely to introduce alternate-day water supply after Diwali, officials said.

The PMC has been allocated 13 TMC for the current water year, against its demand for 21 TMC. The allocation is also 3 TMC lower than the 16 TMC supplied to the city last year. With 6.35 TMC already consumed, the civic body has 6.65 TMC left to meet the city's requirements until June 30, 2027.

The issue was discussed at a canal advisory committee meeting chaired by deputy chief minister and Pune district guardian minister Sunetra Ajit Pawar at the division...