New Delhi, April 17 -- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is all set to take up essential maintenance work on critical components of Mumbai's water distribution system. During the eight-day period, it is expected that the water supply will be reduced by 5%, Mid-Day reported.

Key tunnels that ensure stable water supply to various parts of the financial capital will undergo maintenance activity during this period. Civic officials suggested that the planned work will involve processes such as charging, flushing, chlorination and dechlorination of Water Tunnel No 1 (AMT-1) and Water Tunnel No 2 (AMT-2).

Water Tunnel No 1 supplies water from Amar Mahal (Hegdewar Garden) to Wadala (Pratiksha Nagar). From this focal point, it is furt...