Mumbai, May 2 -- The Central Railway (CR) has raised concerns over an acute shortage of drinking water at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), while the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced a 10% water cut across the city from May 15. The issue was flagged at a joint meeting between railway and civic officials earlier this week, where pre-monsoon preparedness was also reviewed. As summer intensifies, commuters across several CR stations are struggling to access potable water. The problem has extended to CSMT, which handles over 6-7 lakh passengers daily and nearly 1,200 suburban and long-distance train services. "We are receiving only 30-40% of the required water supply at CSMT. The shortfall is being managed through tankers," a CR official said. The station requires around 26 lakh litres of water daily for operations, including station facilities, water vending machines and long-distance train coaches. Railway authorities have urged the BMC to increase pipeline connections to reduce reliance on tanker supply. Water taps are available across suburban platforms on the Harbour line and near platforms 10-14 for long-distance passengers. However, commuters say facilities remain inadequate. At several stations, passengers reported that water coolers often dispense room-temperature water, forcing them to purchase bottled water. Many also complained about unhygienic conditions near water points, with littering and spitting making areas unusable. "Non-functional units will be inspected and repaired. Efforts are underway to improve water supply at affected stations," officials said. The shortage comes as the BMC moves to enforce water cuts amid falling reservoir levels....