In pics: Long queues, empty roads as CNG crisis paralyses Mumbai
Mumbai CNG crisis: While domestic piped natural gas supplies have been prioritised and remain unaffected, the commercial supply of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) has been severely hit.
The cascading effects have been immediate and widespread. Of the city’s 389 CNG stations, only 225 were operational on Monday, with many running at low pressure before shutting down completely. (Photo: X)
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The absence of vehicles has caused immense hardship for Mumbaikars. Those autorickshaws and taxis that were operating, often using limited reserve CNG or petrol, were in high demand. (Photo: X)
The failure, now entering its second day, stems from damage to a critical pipeline and is not expected to be fully resolved until Tuesday at noon. (Photo: X)
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The crisis began on Sunday when a key pipeline operated by GAIL, located within the RCF premises in Trombay, was damaged. (Photo: X)
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This line is the primary source of supply for Mahanagar Gas Limited’s (MGL) City Gate Station in Wadala, which distributes gas across Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai. (Photo: X)
