India, April 10 -- Mumbai's water supply system has been thrown into disarray as the Mumbai Water Tanker Association (MWTA) announced an indefinite suspension of services on Thursday, protesting the civic body's stringent regulations and notices issued to private well owners. These wells are the primary source of water for over 1,800 registered tankers that collectively supply around 350 million litres daily (MLD) to various parts of the city, including high-demand zones like South Mumbai.

MWTA spokesperson Ankur Sharma revealed that the decision comes in response to new requirements imposed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), which include mandatory land ownership or lease documents, installation of digital flow meters, adh...