Delhi Requests Additional Yamuna Water from Haryana Amid Supply Crisis
Delhi seeks additional Yamuna water from Haryana for four weeks to avoid supply cuts
The Indian Express
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Facing a significant drop in water levels at the Wazirabad pond, the Delhi government has requested Haryana for an additional water supply for four weeks to prevent further cuts. The current water demand exceeds supply, impacting treatment plants and leading to potential shortages in various areas.
- 01Wazirabad pond's water level is critically low at 668.7 feet, below the required 674.5 feet.
- 02Production at the Wazirabad water treatment plant has decreased by nearly 34%, the lowest this season.
- 03Delhi's daily water requirement is approximately 1,250 million gallons per day (MGD), with a current shortfall of about 70 MGD.
- 04Delhi receives around 1,050 cusecs of water from Haryana, and an additional 250 cusecs is needed to alleviate the crisis.
- 05Transmission losses of nearly 800 cusecs in the canal system have exacerbated the water supply issues.
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The Delhi government has requested an additional water supply from Haryana for four weeks due to sharply declining water levels at the Wazirabad pond, which has dropped to 668.7 feet, below the critical level of 674.5 feet. This situation has severely impacted production at major water treatment plants, particularly the Wazirabad plant, which has reduced its output by nearly 34%. With Delhi's daily water requirement at approximately 1,250 million gallons per day (MGD), officials estimate a current shortfall of around 70 MGD. The government is implementing measures to divert water from the Haiderpur canal system to mitigate the impact on consumers, though some areas may experience low pressure or short supply. Additionally, the Haryana Irrigation department has pointed out ongoing infrastructure issues that contribute to water transmission losses of nearly 800 cusecs. The completion of a parallel carrier system project has been delayed for over three years, further complicating the situation.
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Residents in affected areas may face temporary low water pressure or short supply due to the water shortage.
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