Top Court Directs Status Quo On Supply Of Yamuna Water To Delhi Till Friday
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The DJB had said that Delhi is facing a potential severe water crisis due to high ammonia levels in the Yamuna
The Supreme Court Thursday directed governments of Punjab, Haryana and others to maintain status quo on supply of Yamuna water to Delhi till March 26. The top court was hearing an application filed by Delhi Jal Board (DJB) which has sought directions to the Haryana government to cease the discharge of untreated pollutants into the Yamuna and release sufficient water to the national capital. A bench headed by Chief Justice SA Bobde issued notices to Haryana, Punjab and Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) and asked them to file their responses on the application by Friday. Senior advocate AM Singhvi, appearing for DJB, said that water level has fallen in the national capital.More Related News