The Delhi Congress is holding a "matka phod" protest in all 280 blocks of the national capital from 10 am to 1 pm today to highlight the plight of the people, thirsting for drinking water.
The plight of Delhiites braving an unprecedented high summer heat has been further aggravated by an acute shortage of water supply.
The Delhi Police, meanwhile, began patrolling the Munak canal area to check the activities of tanker mafia and Delhi minister Atishi inspected a pipeline network supplying water to South Delhi residents as the water crisis in the city worsened.
In a significant development, Himachal Pradesh has firmly stated its inability to share surplus water with Delhi, as argued in the Supreme Court.
Delhi: Severe heatwave conditions in Delhi has thrown normal life out of gear. Due to the record-high temperature, there has been a rapid surge in water demand. Locals from Chanakyapuri Vivekanand Camp area are facing an acute water crisis.
Delhi water crisis: The blame game over the issue intensified with Delhi minister Atishi alleging that senior officials colluded with the mafia to reduce the number of DJB tankers and demanding an inquiry into it.
The Supreme Court has raised serious concerns regarding the ongoing water crisis in Delhi, specifically questioning the Delhi Government's efforts to combat the tanker mafia. During the hearing, the Court highlighted the unchecked activities of the tanker mafia.
Delhi water crisis: Atishi said that Delhi is supposed to receive 1050 cusecs of water from the Munak Canal via the CLC (carrier-lined channel) and DSB (Delhi sub-branch) sub-canals. However, this has reduced to 840 cusecs.
Amidst a worsening water crisis in Delhi, Water Minister Atishi requests urgent meeting with Lt. Governor V K Saxena to apprise him of the inadequate water being released by Haryana from the Munak Canal.
The Supreme Court said that the Haryana government shall facilitate flow of surplus water released by Himachal Pradesh and the Delhi government will ensure there is no wastage of water.
The residents of Delhi continue to face an acute water crisis this summer, with scenes of long queues and people struggling to secure even a basic supply in several areas. As temperatures soar to nearly 50 degrees Celsius, the demand for water has risen significantly, leaving many desperate.
Delhi water crisis: Delhi government has finally approached the Supreme Court regarding the water problem in the national capital. A petition was filed to provide additional water to Delhi from Haryana, UP govts.
Delhi water crisis: Water Minister Atishi has directed DJB to deploy 200 teams across Delhi to prevent wastage of water. It has also taken measures like running tubewells in double shifts and using water tankers to supply water in affected areas due to the shortage.
Delhi water crisis: Earlier, Water Minister Atishi accused Haryana of not releasing Delhi's share of water since May 1 and said the government will be implementing a slew of measures including rationalising the supply of water in the national capital.
Madhya Pradesh: In Maharkhuwa village, Beharwara Gram Panchayat, Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, an acute water crisis has severely impacted the community. Residents traverse a forest to access a small, contaminated 'jhiria' for water, facing significant daily challenges.
Isolated regions in Rajasthan's Bhilwara and Kota are facing drought-like conditions due to the rise in temperature. People are forced to install water pumps in well while farm labourers are walking several kilometres to get access to drinking water.
The Central Water Commission's recent bulletin reveals alarming statistics for the southern region of India, with water storage in reservoirs plummeting to just 17% of capacity.
Amid the severe shortage of drinking water in Bengaluru, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has pinned hope on the Cauvery Five project, which will commence in June to address most of the water woes of the city.
The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) said that the lack of adequate rainwater as a reason for decline in ground water level and said many borewells in the city have dried up.
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