A 10% water cut has been ordered across the state, effective from October 16. State water resources minister Girish Mahajan made the announcement on Monday. This decision comes as water availability in the state's dams has decreased.

The average water availability in dams currently stands at 75.25%. This is lower than the same period last year, when it was 88.82%.

Further details about the water cut and its implications can be found in the original announcement by the state water resources minister.