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Metro 7A Pipeline Work Extends AndheriVile Parle Cut as Mumbai Shifts to Phased Water Supply

BMC is diverting a 2,400‑mm Upper Vaitarna main with cross‑connections to keep distribution running during Metro 7A construction.

Overview

  • BMC said diversion and cross‑connection works are underway through December 26, altering supply timings and pressure in parts of G North, K East and H East wards.
  • The shutdown in E Ward areas of Bamnwada and Vile Parle East was extended until 4:00 pm on December 23 due to technical issues, with supply from Pawai High Reservoir‑I suspended during the task.
  • Affected localities include Dharavi in G North, multiple pockets of Andheri and Vile Parle in K East, and Bandra and BKC in H East, with neighborhood‑specific low‑pressure windows published.
  • Public notices describe an overall 99‑hour disruption, though some areas are operating on shorter ward‑specific schedules such as 87 hours.
  • Residents in Andheri’s PNT Colony alleged potable water wastage during the works, and the municipal commissioner forwarded their complaint to the local assistant municipal commissioner for action.