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Panvel Municipal Council Halts Diwali Lights in Four Wards Amid Drought
✍️ Mid-Day
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 07:38 PM
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The Panvel civic authority has scrapped planned Diwali illumination in four wards as the region grapples with a severe drought.
The Panvel municipal council announced that Diwali lighting arrangements in four of its wards will not be carried out this year. The decision comes as Maharashtra faces an acute drought, prompting local authorities to prioritize water conservation over festive decorations.
Officials said the move is intended to reduce electricity consumption and avoid any additional strain on already limited water resources. While the cancelled illuminations affect four wards, other parts of the city will continue with modest lighting as per the council's revised plan.
The council's statement, reported by Mid-Day, emphasized that the measure reflects a responsible response to the ongoing water crisis and urges residents to adopt energy‑saving practices during the festival season.
Officials said the move is intended to reduce electricity consumption and avoid any additional strain on already limited water resources. While the cancelled illuminations affect four wards, other parts of the city will continue with modest lighting as per the council's revised plan.
The council's statement, reported by Mid-Day, emphasized that the measure reflects a responsible response to the ongoing water crisis and urges residents to adopt energy‑saving practices during the festival season.