Mumbai, August 31: Water supply is likely to be affected in several areas of Mumbai on September 2 as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is planning to replace two 900 mm diameter butterfly valves (BFVs). The butterfly valves are likely to be replaced on the Veravali Reservoir-II inlet within the valve gallery. As per the announcement, the civic body will begin the work on Monday, September 2, at 1 AM and is likely to complete the same by the following afternoon.

The BMC said that during the replacement period, the water supply will be disrupted in parts of Jogeshwari, Andheri East and Andheri West. The country's richest civic body also said that residents of Hari Nagar, Shivaji Nagar, Shankarwadi and Pascal Colony will also experience reduced water supply during the work of replacement of butterfly valves. Ahead of the water cut and restoration of valves, citizens have been asked to store sufficient water and use the same cautiously. Mumbai Water Cut Revoked: BMC Lifts 10% Cut in Supply After Water Stocks in 7 Lakes Cross 70% Mark.

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On September 2, water supply will be affected in areas such as Majas Village, Samarth Nagar, Sarvoday Nagar, Indira Nagar, Majas Depot, Meghwadi, Rohidas Nagar, and Gandhi Nagar. Additionally, RR Thakur Marg, Anand Nagar, and Oberoi Tower will also face temporary disruption. Due to valve replacement work, water supply will also take a hit in the areas between Jogeshwari Railway Station (East) and Western Express Highway, Natwar Nagar, and PP Dias Compound.

On the other hand, the September 2 water cut will cause water supply disruptions in areas including Mahakali Road, Poonam Nagar, Goni Nagar, Takshila Road, MMRDA Colony, Durga Nagar, Paper Box, Malpa Dongari No 3 and Matoshree Club East. Besides, areas of Andheri West such as Bandrekar Wadi, Franciswadi, Makhrani Pada, Subhash Road, Chacha Nagar, and Four Bungalows will also face temporary disruption of water supply. Mumbai Horror: Man Befriends Woman on Dating App, Blackmails Her With Nude Photo; Case Registered.

The valve replacement work will also affect the water supply in DN Nagar, Ganesh Nagar, Juhu Versova Link Road, Kapaswad, Seven Bungalows, and Bharat Nagar.

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