Severe Water Shortages in Delhi as Yamuna River Runs Dry
Yamuna remains dry, water supply in parts of Delhi severely hit
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Delhi faces significant water shortages due to the dry Yamuna River, impacting several areas for over a week. The Delhi Jal Board is struggling to maintain supply as the river's water level drops to historic lows, prompting emergency measures to redirect remaining water. Residents report taps running dry and increased contamination.
- 01The Yamuna River's water level has fallen to 668 feet, significantly below the normal level and close to a historic low of 667 feet.
- 02The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has diverted 80-90 cusecs of water from other treatment plants to sustain operations at Wazirabad.
- 03DJB is currently facing a demand-supply gap of 250 million gallons per day (mgd), affecting over 2.5 million residents.
- 04Residents in areas like Dwarka and Rajouri Garden report severe water shortages, with some not receiving water for over a week.
- 05The Haryana government has assured a minimum supply of 1,000 cusecs of water through the Munak Canal to alleviate the situation.
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Delhi is experiencing a severe water crisis as the Yamuna River remains dry, affecting water supply in central, north, northwest, and south Delhi for over ten days. The river's level has plummeted to 668 feet, 6.5 feet below normal, prompting the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) to take emergency measures. Workers are manually digging channels to redirect the last pools of water to the Wazirabad water treatment plant, which is crucial for supplying drinking water. With a significant drop in water availability, DJB has diverted water from other treatment plants, but this is insufficient to meet the city's demands. Reports indicate that taps are running dry in many neighborhoods, leading to complaints from residents about inadequate supply and water pressure. The situation is compounded by a 250 mgd gap in daily water supply, impacting over 2.5 million people. In response, the Haryana government has promised to maintain a minimum water supply through the Munak Canal, but immediate relief remains uncertain.
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The ongoing water crisis is severely affecting daily life in Delhi, with many residents experiencing dry taps and reduced water pressure.
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