Water Shortages Expected in Delhi During Diwali Festivities
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KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Water shortages expected in parts of Delhi due to high ammonia levels in the Yamuna.
- Affected areas include East, Northeast, and South Delhi, with disruptions lasting until November 1, 2024.
- Emergency water tanker services have been arranged for affected residents.
Delhi: As Diwali approaches, several areas in the national capital are bracing for water shortages due to high ammonia levels in the Yamuna River. The Delhi Jal Board has announced a limited water supply, effective until Friday, November 1, impacting various regions across the city.
Areas Affected by Water Supply Limitations
The restricted water supply will primarily affect parts of East, Northeast, and South Delhi, as well as regions under the New Delhi Municipal Council. The Delhi Jal Board has provided a list of specific areas that may experience shortages, which includes:
East and Northeast Delhi:
Gokulpuri, Sonia Vihar, Karawal Nagar, Babarpur, Tahirpur, Dilshad Garden, Nand Nagari, Shahdara, Laxmi Nagar, Geeta Colony, Mayur Vihar, Kondli, Dallupura, Yamuna Vihar, Jaffrabad, Jhilmil, Mandawali, Shakarpur, Vivek Vihar, Karkardooma, Jagatpuri, Shalimar Garden, Krishna Nagar, Patparganj, Preet Vihar, Vishwakarma Park, Lalita Park, Seelampur, Shastri Park, Bhajanpura, and Kailash Nagar.
South Delhi and Adjoining Areas:
Sarai Kale Khan, Jal Vihar, Lajpat Nagar, Moolchand, Greater Kailash, Vasant Kunj, Devli, Ambedkar Nagar, Okhla, Kalkaji, Kalkaji Extension, Govindpuri, G.B. Pant Polytechnic, Shyam Nagar Colony, Okhla Sabzi Mandi, Amar Colony, Dakshin Puri, Panchsheel Park, Shahpur Jat, Kotla Mubarakpur, Sarita Vihar, Sidhartha Nagar, Apollo, G.K. North, Malviya Nagar, Deer Park, Gitanjali, Srinivaspuri, G.K. South, Chhatarpur, and parts under the NDMC jurisdiction.
Reasons for Water Supply Restrictions
In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), the Delhi Jal Board explained that the limited water supply is due to maintenance work on the Upper Ganga Canal, which is a key source for the Bhagirathi and Sonia Vihar Water Treatment Plants (WTPs). “Due to maintenance on the Upper Ganga Canal, Bhagirathi and Sonia Vihar WTPs are operating at 30 percent capacity, relying temporarily on the Yamuna,” the board stated. They expressed regret over the inconvenience this situation may cause during the festive season.
The board also noted an increase in ammonia levels in the Yamuna’s raw water, which have risen to over 1.5 ppm, complicating the treatment process. As a result, the production capacity of the Bhagirathi and Sonia Vihar WTPs has been significantly reduced.
Emergency Water Tanker Services Available
In light of these water shortages, the Delhi Jal Board has set up emergency water tanker services for residents in need. Individuals can contact the following numbers for assistance:
– Mandawali Water Emergency: 22727812, 9810091769
– Loni Road Water Emergency: 22814518, 22816023
– Yamuna Vihar Water Emergency: 22817228
– Jagriti SPS Water Emergency: 22374834, 22374237
– Greater Kailash: 29234746, 29234747
– Giri Nagar: 26473720
– Vasant Kunj: 26132716
– Jal Sadan: 29810935, 29814106
– Sarita Vihar / Okhla: 26388976
As Delhi prepares to celebrate Diwali, residents are urged to conserve water and plan accordingly. The Delhi Jal Board is actively working to manage the situation and ensure that residents have access to necessary resources during this festive season.
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