Brace for triple whammy this summer
DELHI SUMMER Taps go dry in many areas of north, central Delhi due to deficit in water supply; large parts of Capital reel under long power cuts after electricity demand surges and touches 6,000 MW; temperature above 40 degrees but Met dept says relief likely soon
A deficit of water supply from Haryana through the Yamuna on Tuesday resulted in supply shortage across several parts of the city, especially North and Central Delhi . The crisis, officials said, is likely to continue on Wednesday.
Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia on Tuesday said that he had a conversation with Lieutenant-Governor Anil Baijal over water shortage. “Delhi water crisis. Haryana not releasing Del’s share. I just spoke to LG n requested him to seek PMO’s intervention,” Sisodia said in a tweet.
Delhi Jal Board officials say that the release of water to Delhi through the Yamuna has been decreased by Haryana since May 8, 2017.
The city is getting 80 million gallons per day (MGD) water less than what it usually gets. While the Capital is supposed to get 820 MGD of water, as of Tuesday, it was receiving 740 MGD.
The supply shortage, if not plugged soon, may cause major water shortage in the city, a senior DJB official said.
The supply shortage has disrupted the Wazirabad treatment plant’s operations, with many areas in North Delhi receiving erratic supply on Tuesday.
“The whole of north Delhi has been affected. People are getting very little water. Some are getting it on alternate days. The government needs to seriously introspect its water infrastructure,” said Ashok Bhasin, president of the North Delhi Resident Welfare Association Federation.
The crisis has even touched the power corridors of the Capital.
According to a New Delhi Municipal Council official, supply to areas like President Estate, Parliament House, North Block, RML Hospital, Lady Hardinge Hospital, Gole Market, North Avenue MP flats, bungalows at Pandit Pant Marg and adjoining areas was stopped on Tuesday afternoon. Even All India Radio, government buildings on Parliament Street, Palika Kendra, Palika Bazar, entire Connaught Place, Vinay Marg, Satya Marg, Chankayapuri, parts of Sarojini