India, April 14 -- In a major relief for Mumbaikars, the Mumbai Water Tanker Association (MWTA) on Monday announced the immediate withdrawal of its indefinite strike and the resumption of water supply across the city. The decision came just a day after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) invoked the Disaster Management Act, 2005, to requisition private tankers, wells, and borewells amid the growing water crisis.

"We have decided to withdraw the indefinite strike and resume water supply in Mumbai with immediate effect," said MWTA General Secretary Rajesh Thakur, confirming the development to PTI.

The strike, which began on April 10, severely disrupted water distribution to residential societies, construction sites, and public se...