NAVI MUMBAI, Oct. 23 -- Uran's water shortage is set to worsen, with the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) introducing twice-weekly water cuts from October 27 as falling levels at Ransai dam force rationing nearly two months earlier than last year. The cuts will affect Uran town, rural settlements and industrial establishments, amid deficient monsoon rainfall and an intensifying El Nino weather pattern.

The restrictions follow the state government's directive for a 10% water cut from October 16. Ransai dam's water level is reportedly declining by around an inch daily, prompting MIDC to urge consumers to conserve water.

"The state government has ordered a 10% water cut from October 16, but the restrictions for Uran re...