India, Oct. 26 -- Thane is preparing for possible water shortages over the coming year, with the municipal corporation drawing up a micro-level action plan that includes disconnecting illegal taps, GPS-tracking tankers, reviving public wells and stopping civic water supply to major infrastructure projects. The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) currently receives 590 million litres per day (MLD) against a demand of 640 MLD, leaving the city with a daily shortfall of 50 MLD.

The plan follows a meeting held last week by municipal commissioner Saurabh Rao with department heads and assistant commissioners of all ward committees. Officials have been directed to assess local water sources, supply networks and potential problem areas, and prepar...