Gwalior could shift to alternate-day water supply from 1 July after water levels in the Tigra Reservoir fell sharply, prompting the Municipal Corporation to propose conservation measures. The plan is awaiting approval from the Mayor-in-Council (MIC).
Municipal officials said about 38% of the reservoir’s usable drinking water remains. They warned that maintaining the current daily supply could leave the city facing a severe shortage by the end of July.
The Public Health Engineering Department has proposed supplying water on alternate days to extend available reserves until early August. Officials said the plan would provide time for monsoon rainfall to replenish the reservoir.
The proposal has been submitted to the Mayor-in-Council for approval. If approved, the revised supply schedule will take effect on 1 July.
The delayed monsoon has limited inflows into the reservoir, increasing pressure on the city’s water resources. Several areas are already reporting shortages, with some neighbourhoods relying on water tankers.
According to the Municipal Corporation, reservoir levels stand at 62% in Tigra, including about 38% usable drinking water, 64% in Pehsari, 81% in Kaketo and 50% in Harsi.
