Water: Thane to Face Six-Hour Supply Shutdown for Pipeline Repairs

Water: Residents across several parts of Thane will experience a planned interruption in water supply on Friday, January 30, as civic authorities undertake urgent repair and maintenance work on key water infrastructure. The temporary shutdown has been scheduled to address a serious pipeline issue and related drainage work, with officials advising households to prepare in advance.

Reason Behind the Scheduled Shutdown

The Thane Municipal Corporation has confirmed that a significant leak was detected in a main water pipeline located at Kiravli. This pipeline is part of the corporation’s own water supply network and plays an important role in distributing water to multiple residential and commercial zones. Engineers have flagged the leak as a risk to the system’s stability, making immediate repair work unavoidable.

Alongside the pipeline repairs, cleaning and maintenance of the Indiranagar drain have also been planned for the same day. According to civic officials, carrying out both tasks simultaneously will help reduce repeated disruptions and ensure worker safety. To allow crews to complete the operations efficiently, the water supply will remain fully shut during the repair window.

Timing and Duration of the Water Cut

The water supply interruption is scheduled to begin at 9 am and will continue until 3 pm on Friday, January 30. This six-hour window has been selected to complete the necessary technical work while minimizing inconvenience to residents. Authorities have stated that no alternative supply will be available during this period.

Localities Likely to Be Affected

Several neighborhoods and residential pockets across Thane will be impacted by the shutdown. Areas expected to remain without water include Ghodbunder Road, Vartaknagar, Ritu Park, the jail premises, Gandhinagar, Rustomji, Siddhanchal, Samatanagar, Siddheshwar, Eternity, Johnson, Indiranagar, Srinagar, Lokmanya Nagar, Savarkar Nagar, Rupadevi Pada, and Kisan Nagar. Residents in these localities are advised to plan household activities accordingly.

Possibility of Low Pressure After Restoration

While the official shutdown is limited to six hours, civic officials have cautioned that water supply conditions may not return to normal immediately once service resumes. As the pipelines will be emptied during the repair process, it may take additional time for water pressure to stabilize across the network.

As a result, some areas could experience reduced pressure or irregular flow on Saturday and Sunday. The municipal corporation has said this is a common occurrence following major maintenance work and assured residents that teams will monitor the system closely to restore normal supply as quickly as possible.

Advisory Issued for Residents

Ahead of the shutdown, the Thane Municipal Corporation has appealed to citizens in affected areas to store adequate water for essential use. Residents are also encouraged to use water carefully in the days following the repair work, especially if pressure remains low.

Officials have emphasized that public cooperation is crucial for completing the repairs smoothly and preventing larger disruptions in the future. The civic body has reiterated that such maintenance activities are necessary to maintain the long-term reliability of the city’s water distribution system.

Broader Context of Infrastructure Maintenance

Water supply interruptions linked to repair and maintenance work are periodically undertaken across urban areas to address aging pipelines and prevent sudden breakdowns. Civic authorities note that proactive repairs help reduce the risk of prolonged outages and water loss caused by leaks.

Residents are advised to stay informed through official civic updates and plan accordingly whenever such maintenance schedules are announced.