Delhi Government Intensifies Efforts to Ensure Adequate Drinking Water Supply
Delhi's Commitment to Water Supply
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta of Delhi has announced that the government is working tirelessly to provide sufficient drinking water to every resident of the capital. The administration is focusing equally on immediate relief measures and long-term solutions to manage the ongoing water crisis effectively. According to the Chief Minister's office, Haryana has committed to maintaining a supply of at least 1,000 cusecs of water through the Munak Canal to address the severe water shortage caused by the intense heat.
As part of the relief efforts, over 980 water tankers are deployed daily, making more than 6,000 trips to deliver water to citizens.
Review Meeting on Water Supply Challenges
On Saturday, Gupta conducted a comprehensive review meeting via video conference regarding the challenges related to drinking water and the current supply situation in Delhi. She noted that the availability of water near Wazirabad on the Yamuna River has decreased, putting pressure on the supply system. After discussions with Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Haryana assured the maintenance of minimum supply levels through the Munak Canal.
Prioritizing Water Availability
The Chief Minister emphasized that safeguarding Delhi's interests and ensuring the availability of drinking water is among the government's top priorities. Officials informed Gupta that over 980 tankers from the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) are operational, making more than 6,000 trips daily. Smaller tankers have also been deployed in densely populated areas with narrow streets to facilitate water supply. Additionally, the installation of extra borewells in the Yamuna Khadar area has increased water production capacity by 10.5 million gallons per day.
Gupta instructed officials to take every water leak seriously, stating that every drop of water is precious and any wastage is unacceptable. She directed DJB staff to personally monitor and verify daily complaints and visit sites as necessary. Last week, the DJB helpline received 11,055 complaints, with over 8,500 already resolved. She ordered the swift resolution of the remaining complaints.