The severe water crisis in New Delhi continues, with people waiting in lengthy queues to get water from tankers in various parts of the city. Residents of Chilla Village, Chanakyapuri, and Geeta Colony rely on water tankers for drinking water. Residents told ANI about their problems owing to the water shortage. They say it’s tough to acquire enough water.
A resident, AP Singh, stated, “We are experiencing significant difficulties as a result of the crisis. We have to go to work in the morning, and the water tanker also arrives in the morning. In Delhi, even if we want to buy water, we cannot acquire it. Only one water tanker arrives in the morning, and not everyone receives water.Shiv, another inhabitant, stated, “I have seven family members and no running water in my home. Summertime water demand is significant, and I was only able to fill 3–4 bottles today. He explained that the water is used for both drinking and cooking. He stated that water is given in the morning and requested that the government send tankers in the evening to meet the daily requirements.
Speaking about the water situation in Delhi, Water Minister Atishi stated, “Due to the heat, the demand for water has increased, while the water level in the Yamuna has decreased.” Last year, Wazirabad Pond held 674.5 feet of water. Despite such high demand, just 671 feet of water have been released… Due to the low water level in the Wazirabad barrage, all water treatment plants are affected. We have asked the Haryana and Uttar Pradesh governments to provide additional water. On May 31, the Delhi government petitioned the Supreme Court for immediate access to more water from Haryana.
The Delhi administration stated in its plea that due to the sweltering weather in North India, particularly Delhi, the people of Delhi are experiencing significant water scarcity, prompting it to file the petition. The request read, “Respondent No. 1 (Haryana) should be directed to release water immediately and continuously from the Wazirabad barrage.” In anticipation of the looming water crisis, the Delhi administration announced on May 30 that a central control room led by an IAS officer will be established to supervise water delivery in the national capital.
