Mumbai, Dec 11: Despite the seven lakes supplying the city being full, several areas are facing water shortages. On Thursday, speaking in the Maharashtra Assembly's winter session, MLA Amin Patel said neighbourhoods like Mumbadevi, Byculla, Colaba and Govandi are already struggling, warning that even a slight drop in rainfall could push the city into a severe water emergency.

‘Water Is a Matter of Survival,’ Says MLA Amin Patel

Patel said, "Mumbai deserves uninterrupted, dignified access to water. This is not just infrastructure — it is a matter of survival." He urged immediate action to prevent a worsening crisis, stressing long-term planning and fast-tracking the Gargai Dam project to ensure reliable water supply. In November, MLAs from the western suburbs had met civic authorities to

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