Pune to Experience 24-Hour Water Supply Shutdown for Essential Maintenance

Pune to Experience 24-Hour Water Supply Shutdown for Essential Maintenance – Is Your Society Affected?

NewsDotz April 15, 2025

PMC announces 24-hour water supply disruption in several Pune localities on April 17 for urgent pipeline repairs. Full list of affected areas and tips to prepare.

By Mrudula Narale | Pune | April 15, 2025

🚨 Water Alert, Pune! The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has announced a 24-hour water supply shutdown across several areas on Thursday, April 17, to carry out urgent pipeline maintenance and infrastructure upgrades.

This shutdown will impact thousands of residents in south-west Pune, with complete water cut from 8:00 AM on April 17 to 8:00 AM on April 18.

🔧 Why the Shutdown?

According to PMC’s Water Supply Department, the planned maintenance work is part of an ongoing project to upgrade aging pipelines, boost distribution efficiency, and prevent future breakdowns. Officials say this short-term inconvenience will result in long-term benefits.

📍 Affected Areas – Is Your Society on the List?

Residents in the following neighborhoods should brace for complete water cutoff:

Nilgiri Chowk
Chintamani Gyanpeeth to Trimurti Chowk
Bharati Vidyapeeth
Bharati Vihar
Chandrabhaga Nagar
Sawant Vihar & Sawant Garden
Wonder City
Kadam Plaza
Nancy Garden
Manik Moti
Narayani Dham Complex
Dattanagar & Santoshnagar
Ambegaon Budruk & Gavthan
Ambegaon Khurd
Jambulwadi Road
Dhabadi and surrounding sectors

⏰ Water Supply Disruption Schedule

Date	Time	Details
Thursday, April 17	8:00 AM – 8:00 AM (next day)	Full water supply shutdown
Friday, April 18	Morning to Evening	Gradual resumption with low pressure expected

✅ What Should You Do Now?

PMC urges all residents to:

Store enough water in advance (minimum 24 hours’ worth)
Use stored water judiciously
Avoid washing cars or using water for non-essential purposes
Stay updated via PMC’s official channels or RWAs for any changes

💧 Will the Supply Resume Smoothly?

While the supply is expected to resume on Friday, April 18, many areas may face low pressure or delayed restoration. Civic officials have assured that water tankers will be deployed in case of emergency complaints during the transition period.

📣 PMC’s Statement

“This is a part of routine maintenance to strengthen Pune’s water network. We request citizens to cooperate and prepare in advance,” a PMC official said.