India, May 7 -- Barely days since it decided to introduce a rotational water cut once a week in areas including Dhayari, Suncity, Vadgaon Budruk, Hingne Sahakar Nagar, Dhankawadi, Balaji Nagar, Ambegaon Pathar, Bharati Vidyapeeth, Katraj and Kondhwa, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has withdrawn its decision in view of opposition from the political leadership.

A press statement issued by the head of the PMC water supply department, Nandkishor Jagtap, read, "The PMC had announced a rotational water cut from May 5. However, after a review of the water shortage in the Khadakwasla reservoir, it has decided to stay its own decision till further instructions."

With the PMC retracting its decision, Punekars will now get water once a day a...