Delhi Government launches emergency measures amid severe water crisis
Facing a worsening water shortage across several parts of the capital, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has ordered immediate emergency measures to improve water supply and tackle public complaints.
During a high-level review meeting, the Chief Minister directed officials to increase water tanker operations, monitor leakages closely, and ensure quick response to areas facing severe shortages.
The crisis has been linked to a sharp drop in raw water availability in the Yamuna near Wazirabad, combined with rising summer demand.
According to officials, Delhi currently requires around 1,250 million gallons of water per day during peak summer, while production has fallen to nearly 900 MGD, creating a significant supply gap.
To address the shortage, the Delhi Jal Board has deployed over 980 water tankers making more than 6,000 trips daily, while emergency pumping systems have been installed in the dry Yamuna riverbed to increase raw water supply.
Haryana has also assured Delhi of a minimum supply of 1,000 cusecs of water through the Munak Canal.
The government has also begun long-term planning, including studies for a dedicated water pipeline from Haryana, expansion of borewells, rainwater harvesting projects, and stricter monitoring of water wastage.
Officials said more than 11,000 complaints were received in the past week, with over 8,500 already resolved. Authorities have assured residents that efforts are being carried out on a war footing to stabilize the city's water supply.
