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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8392895.stm


Mumbai protest over water cuts leads to violent clashes


Police in the Indian city of Mumbai (Bombay) have used sticks to beat back thousands of demonstrators protesting against cuts in the water supply.

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At least 15 people were injured during the protest and taken to hospital.

Mumbai has been in the grip of a severe water shortage and supply cuts of 15% to 30% have been imposed in many areas.

Officials say the shortage is because of insufficient rainfall this monsoon and that the supply cuts will continue until the next monsoon.

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Swabhimaan members alleged that civic officials were "doing little to snap unauthorised water connections that result in massive thefts and leakages across Mumbai".

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This year's less-than-average monsoon rains amplified the water shortages and highlighted the city's ageing infrastructure system that is in need of heavy investment.
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that will be a long wait. and its not a sure bet the next monsoon will produce enough water.

we too have ageing water systems.