Delhi is currently grappling with a severe water crisis, experiencing a shortfall of 50 million gallons per day. This alarming situation was highlighted by AAP Water Minister Atishi on Thursday, who made an urgent appeal for citizens to conserve water.
Atishi emphasized that while restraining the tanker mafia is necessary, it alone won’t solve the crisis. She pointed out that the average water production has significantly decreased, falling from 1,000-1,005 million gallons per day to 951 million gallons per day as of June 12. This decline has severely impacted areas at the tail end of the water pipeline network.
The water crisis is exacerbated by an unprecedented heatwave, leaving Delhiites in a dire situation. Both the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are engaged in a blame game, accusing each other of failing to address the crisis effectively. Atishi assured that the Delhi government has taken all necessary measures, including issuing challans for water wastage and disconnecting unauthorized water connections.
Moreover, over 1,000 tankers are currently supplying water to areas lacking pipeline access. However, Atishi stated that even restraining the tanker mafia would not fully resolve the issue, as it only accounts for a minimal amount of the daily water shortfall. She called for a collective effort from the public and political will to overcome this challenging situation.
