In a decisive move to prevent disruption in water supply amid the ongoing indefinite strike by tanker operators, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Sunday invoked the Disaster Management Act, 2005, to requisition private water tankers, wells, and borewells within city limits.

Despite a stay on Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) notices till June 15 — issued following directives from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Paatil — tanker operators have refused to withdraw their strike. The civic administration, therefore, has enforced emergency measures to ensure essential water supply during the peak summer season.