Delhi, the capital of the country, faces problems like water scarcity every year. This time too, the Delhi Jal Board has warned of water crisis in the coming days. Water supply was interrupted due to annual cleaning of underground reservoirs and booster pumping stations on 15 and 17 February 2025. Additionally, water supply was affected in many parts of the outskirts from the evening of 20 February to the morning of February 21 due to the work of connecting new pipelines in Palla area.
This problem is not limited to technical functions only; Many other reasons like increasing population, old pipelines and lack of water conservation in Delhi also contribute to it. In this article, we will discuss the water crisis of Delhi in detail.
Water crisis in Delhi: The main reason
The main reason for water scarcity in Delhi is technical work and increasing demand. Let’s understand it in detail:
| Reason | Description |
| Population growth | Due to the increasing population of Delhi, the demand for water is increasing rapidly. |
| Old pipeline | Old and shabby pipelines cause water leakage and waste. |
| Yamuna pollution | The water of Yamuna river is no longer potable. |
| Excessive exploitation of ground water | The ground water level is constantly falling. |
| Dependence on neighboring states | The dependence on water supply from Haryana and Uttar Pradesh has increased. |
| Lack of water conservation | Lack of awareness about water conservation. |
Affected area
Delhi Jal Board said that water supply in the following areas was interrupted:
- Janakpuri (MIG and A Block)
- Vasundhara Enclave
- New Ashok Nagar
- Shalimar Bagh (S1 and D Block)
- Pitampura
- West Vihar (D block)
- Ramesh Nagar
- Rajouri Garden
- Tilak Nagar
- Saraswati Garden
- Mayur Vihar
- Punjabi Bagh
- Maidipur
Apart from these areas, there was a lack of water in the surrounding areas.
Steps taken by water board
Delhi Jal Board has taken several measures to deal with this problem:
- Sending water tankers: Tankers were sent to provide water alternative to the affected areas.
- 24 × 7 Helpline: Helpline was started to listen to people’s complaints and provide solutions.
- Rapid in repair work: Efforts were made to complete the cleaning of underground reservoirs and booster pumping stations soon.
- Monitoring: Water supply was constantly monitored.
Appeal to people
Delhi Jal Board made the following appeal to the public:
- Protection of water: Do not shed too much water.
- Keep the stock ready: Store sufficient amount of water in advance.
- Contact if you have problems: Use the helpline for any problem.
Effect of water crisis in Delhi
Water crisis is not just an inconvenience; It gives rise to many social and economic problems:
- Effect on health: The risk of diseases increases due to lack of clean water.
- Effect on school and office: Lack of water causes problems to school and office goals.
- Effect on domestic work: Work like cooking, cleaning is affected.
Solution: Suggestions for the future
The following measures can be taken to prevent water crisis in big cities like Delhi:
- Water Conservation Campaign: A large -scale campaigns should be conducted to make people aware.
- Changing old pipelines: New pipelines should be installed to prevent leakage.
- Rainwater harvesting: Rainwater harvesting should be made mandatory in every house and building.
- Yamuna Cleanliness Campaign: Efforts should be made to make Yamuna river pollution free.
conclusion
Water crisis in Delhi has become a serious problem. Although technical functions such as cleaning underground reservoirs and adding new pipelines are necessary, it is also necessary to have long-term solutions. Both the public and the government will have to find a permanent solution to this problem.
Disclaimer:
This article has been written for the purpose of giving information. If you want more information on this subject or are facing any problem, contact the concerned department or officials.
