Water Shortage Hits Delhi Amid Infrastructure Strain and Low Yamuna Levels
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Delhi is experiencing erratic water supply due to a shortfall of approximately 90 million gallons per day against an expected production of 990 million gallons per day of treated water. Production at the Wazirabad Water Treatment Plant is down by about 35%, while the Chandrawal WTP production has dropped by 10% to 15%. Despite Haryana releasing about 30 million gallons per day through the canal system, the low water level in the Yamuna River affects the overall availability of raw water for treatment.
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The water crisis in Delhi is straining critical urban infrastructure and forcing residents to rely on water tankers and jars. Officials are working with Haryana on projects to augment supply and overhaul aging pipelines to reduce revenue loss caused by significant water loss.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The Delhi Jal Board is working with Haryana on a project to augment water supply in North Delhi.Sub-event
- Infrastructure overhaul aims to reduce revenue loss due to aging pipelines causing significant water loss in Delhi.Sub-event
- The Yamuna river, which flows through Delhi, is facing severe pollution issues, low inflows, and shrinking due to high evaporation.Sub-event
Delhi faces erratic water supply due to reliance on inputs from Haryana.1 source