No water in homes since October 22...
On Wednesday, 30 October 2024, shortage of water was witnessed in several parts of Delhi due to the pollution levels increasing in the Yamuna River. No respite likely for residents during festive season.
According to the Delhi Jal Board (DJB), there are water cuts in East, Northeast, and South Delhi till November 1 due to the high ammonia content present in the Yamuna River.
Upper Ganga Canal closed for maintenance, the Bhagirathi and Sonia Vihar water treatment plants are struggling to fulfil demands, leading to a 30 percent reduction in production, it said.
One of the residents of Delhi said that they have had low pressure with no water at their homes since October 22.
"Every day it just varies...Every morning there is an unpredictability over when the water comes and stops...whether or not our tanks will be full. We have no idea when the situation will be normal," he said.
According to the resident, the authorities informed them of the water shortage on very short notice.
"On the 23rd morning, we had no information about the water shortage. Authorities told us that starting at 10 am we would not have water, but we did not get the supply until 6 am. We need to know on a neighbourhood-level basis. Because if you just say that there might be problems till November 1, then we are not going to know what our water situation is going to be for a week. That is not acceptable. The Delhi Jal board and utilities boards should communicate well in advance," he added.
Given the situation, the Delhi Jal Board has also advised residents to store adequate quantities of water in advance, based on their requirements, and use water judiciously.
Water tanks are available according to the demand from the board's helpline.
Edited By: Tanvi Walia
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