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Mumbai Jumbo Block Dec 19-20 & 99Hr Water Cut: Timings & Areas
By Jairaj | December 2025
Mumbai Jumbo Block Dec 19-20 & 99Hr Water Cut: Timings & Areas
Mumbai is set to experience temporary disruptions to both transport and essential services as two major infrastructure related activities unfold over the coming days. Western Railway has announced a Mumbai Jumbo Block Dec 19-20 on the suburban rail network, while the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has confirmed a prolonged Mumbai Water Cut in several parts of the city due to metro related work.
While both developments are part of long term improvement plans, they are expected to affect daily routines for commuters residents and businesses across multiple areas.
Mumbai Jumbo Block Dec 19-20 on Western Railway Fast Lines
Western Railway will carry out an overnight jumbo block between Vasai Road and Bhayandar stations on the intervening night of December nineteenth and twentieth. The Mumbai Jumbo Block Dec 19-20 is being undertaken to facilitate essential maintenance work on railway tracks signalling systems and overhead electrical equipment.
| Line | Block Timing | Diversion Route |
|---|---|---|
| Up Fast | 11:30 PM to 3:00 AM | Slow lines Virar to Borivali |
| Down Fast | 1:15 AM to 4:45 AM | Slow lines Bhayandar to Virar |
Railway officials stated that the total duration of the block will be five hours and fifteen minutes. During this period all fast line local trains will operate on slow lines resulting in longer travel times and heavier crowding during early morning hours.
Mumbai Water Cut Linked to Metro Construction Work
In addition to rail disruptions residents in several parts of Mumbai will face a Mumbai Water Cut lasting nearly four days. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has announced that the water supply disruption will take place from December twenty second to December twenty sixth due to ongoing Metro Line Seven A construction.
Areas expected to experience low pressure water supply include G North K East and H East wards. Localities such as Dharavi, Andheri and Bandra are among those likely to be affected during the disruption period.
Advisory Issued for Residents and Housing Societies
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has urged residents in affected areas to store adequate water in advance and use it carefully during the Mumbai Water Cut period. Citizens have also been advised to boil and filter drinking water as a precaution.
| Family Size | Drinking Water Two Days | Bathing and Toilet |
|---|---|---|
| 4 members | 400 litres | 800 litres |
| 6 members | 600 litres | 1200 litres |
BMC Recommendation: Use clean storage tanks only and boil drinking water.
Infrastructure Growth and Short Term Inconvenience
Both the Mumbai Jumbo Block Dec 19-20 and the Mumbai Water Cut reflect the challenges of upgrading transport and utility infrastructure in a dense metropolitan city. While such disruptions are temporary authorities maintain that the long term benefits will outweigh short term inconvenience.
Related: Read how new transport and environmental regulations are affecting households across Mumbai under CAFE 3 norms.
