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Bhiwandi To Face 18-Hour Water Cuts Every Wednesday Amid Drought Concerns; 10 Per Cent Supply Reduction Imposed

Reported by The Free Press Journal 21 Oct 2026, 9:26 pm IST 1 min read

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Bhiwandi will face an 18-hour water supply shutdown every Wednesday from 9 am to 3 am on Thursday amid drought concerns and a state-directed 10% water cut. Authorities have urged residents to conserve water, prevent wastage and report leaks, while industries must develop systems to reuse or recycle at least 30% of their water consumption.

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Section: India
Places: Maharashtra
First reported by: The Free Press Journal
Reporter: danish azmi
Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026, 9:26 pm IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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