India, May 17 -- With the 10% water cut that came into effect in Mumbai from May 15 due to declining reservoir levels, several residents across the city are already feeling the strain, particularly those living in uphill and elevated pockets such as Mulund and parts of Bhandup, which have historically grappled with inconsistent water supply during summers.

Besides warning residents against installing electric motors to draw water illegally, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has urged citizens to use water judiciously. However, for many housing societies located in hilly terrain, residents say the reduction has translated into a far steeper cut in actual supply on the ground.

One such housing cluster severely affected is the Y...