Delhi could face severe drinking water shortage: Atishi
The Hindu
Delhi facing severe water shortage due to lack of funds from Aug; two crore residents need 1,300 MGD but only 1,000 MGD supplied; power tussle between AAP govt & L-G over control of bureaucracy.
Delhi could soon face a “severe” drinking water shortage as funds to the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) were stopped from August by the Finance Department on directions of Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar: Delhi Water Minister Atishi
“Funds are not being released even after the written order of the Finance Minister. No money even for salary and routine work”
“There may be severe water shortage, dirty water, and sewer overflow in many areas in the coming days. There is a threat of an epidemic. This is an emergency situation,” she said.
According to official estimates, around two crore residents of Delhi need approximately 1,300 MGD of water for drinking and daily needs. But the Jal Board can supply only around 1,000 MGD, leaving many areas grappling with a shortage.
The DJB’s water supply capacity has increased from 850 MGD in 2015 to 1,000 MGD now and the government has set an ambitious target to further enhance it to a range of 1,200-1,300 MGD.
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