Residents are facing yet another water supply disruption in Thane due to a major leak in a pipeline managed by the Shahad Temghar Water Supply Authority (STEM). The issue was detected around 12:30 PM on Friday, April 18, 2025, and led to immediate repair efforts.
Pipeline Shut Down for Emergency Repairs
To fix the leak, the water supply through the affected pipeline has been shut off temporarily. This has resulted in low water pressure across several areas in Thane on April 18 and 19.
Officials are working round the clock to complete the repair, but full pressure restoration may take some time even after the work is done.
Areas Affected Across the City
The water supply disruption in Thane is impacting multiple neighborhoods under Thane Municipal Corporation. These include Mumbra, Kalwa, Kharegaon, Retibundar, Uthalsar, Rabodi, Saket, Khopat, and Pokhran Road No. 1 and 2.
Other affected localities are Ghodbunder Road, Gandhinagar, Indiranagar, Charai, Bhaskar Colony, Siddheshwar, and Ghantali.
Residents Advised to Use Water Wisely
Civic authorities have urged people to store enough water in advance and use it carefully until the supply returns to normal. As per Deputy City Engineer Vinod Pawar, recovery of water pressure will be gradual in some places.
This is to ensure that the limited supply currently available is used efficiently and does not cause additional strain on the system.
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Second Disruption in a Month
This water supply disruption in Thane is the second such incident in just one month. On April 9, water supply was affected due to a leak at the Mankoli Master Balancing Reservoir and removal of illegal connections.
Such repeated disruptions are causing concerns among residents, especially with the summer season approaching and water demand already on the rise.
Ongoing Repairs and What to Expect
The repair teams are on site and working to fix the leak as quickly as possible. However, once repairs are completed, it may still take a few hours—or even longer in some areas—for normal pressure to return.
Residents should continue checking updates from the Thane Municipal Corporation and plan their water use accordingly during this period.
Final Note
The water supply disruption in Thane is a reminder of the aging infrastructure and the need for regular maintenance and vigilance. Authorities are trying to manage the situation, but cooperation from citizens will be crucial to tide over the next couple of days.
