Thane, Feb. 16 -- The newly-elected Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) mayor Sharmila Rohit Pimpalolkar convened her first official meeting with civic officials on Friday, placing the city's worsening water shortage at the top of her agenda, with residents in parts of Kalwa, Mumbra and Diva are receiving water only once every eight to ten days. She directed civic officials to take immediate corrective measures ahead of summer. The review meeting with the Water Supply Department was held in the Mayor's chamber and attended by City Engineer Prashant Sonagra, Deputy City Engineer Vikas Dhole and other executive engineers. TMC undertook a detailed assessment of water scarcity across the municipal limits. She expressed concern over TMC's request to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for an additional 50 MLD of water, of which only 5 MLD has been sanctioned so far. She directed officials to submit an urgent proposal outlining administrative steps to secure the remaining allocation. She highlighted complaints from Kalwa, Mumbra and Diva, where water sourced through Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) is supplied by TMC. She also flagged disparities in Ghodbunder, where older buildings face shortages while newer complexes get regular supply. "There are serious allegations against the unauthorized tanker operators in the city, strict action against them is necessary," she said....