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A Mumbai activist has alerted authorities about potential illegal groundwater extraction. He seeks verification of commercial water use across Mumbai and Maharashtra. Concerns are rising over groundwater governance and tanker operations. Authorities are urged to inspect wells and enforce regulations. This comes amid water shortages and a 10% water cut in Mumbai. Vigilance on water extraction is being stepped up.

Mumbai faces a looming water crisis as the Water Tanker Association suspends services from Sunday midnight, impacting housing societies heavily reliant on private supply. This comes amid critically low water stocks in city lakes and the implementation of stringent cgwa norms, which tanker operators deem unfeasible for Mumbai's context.

Mumbai's groundwater has been declared 'Safe' by the GSDA, despite the agency admitting it lacks data on commercial extraction, tanker withdrawals, and illegal borewells. This contradiction raises serious questions about the assessment's scientific basis, especially given rampant extraction and saline water intrusion into wells.

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Six major cricket stadiums across India face a stern warning from the National Green Tribunal. These venues, including Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, are accused of misusing groundwater for maintenance. The tribunal has issued show-cause notices for non-compliance with water conservation rules. Failure to respond could lead to a suspension of sporting activities at these grounds.

Mumbai's groundwater is facing a crisis as Metro construction wells yield saline, unusable water. Environmentalists warn of aquifer stress and potential contamination, citing unregulated extraction and illegal borewells. Experts highlight the urgent need for stricter monitoring, rainwater harvesting, and river restoration to prevent irreversible damage to the city's future.