Delhi residents, stock up! Water supply to be disrupted in these areas today; Check timings and details

The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) announced that parts of South Delhi will face water supply disruptions on the morning of December 12 due to maintenance work, as reported by PTI.

Areas Affected

The disruption will impact several localities, including Tughlakabad village, Tughlakabad Extension, Northern Camp Basti, the Air Force Station on MB Road, Sangam Vihar, Tigri village, Tigri DDA flats, and Khanpur Village. Other affected areas include Khan Pur Extension, JJ Colony Khan Pur, Duggal Colony, Jawahar Park, Raju Park, Shiv Park, Bihari Park, Krishna Park, and Devli Village.

DJB's Advice

Residents are advised to use water sparingly during this period. For emergencies, water tankers will be made available through the DJB helpline or the central control room.

Delhi’s Water Challenges

Earlier this year, Delhi faced a severe water crisis in October due to high ammonia contamination in the Yamuna River, which disrupted water treatment plants (WTPs). Plants at Sonia Vihar and Bhagirathi struggled to process the ammonia-laden water, leading to shortages and complaints of contamination in areas like Vasant Kunj and Anand Vihar. The situation normalized once ammonia levels decreased.

Capacity Issues at WTPs

A government report submitted on July 29 highlighted the need for increased capacity at Delhi’s WTPs. While the operational capacity of the city’s nine WTPs is 950 million gallons daily (mgd), they often process up to 990mgd. Overburdening these plants affects their efficiency and the quality of treated water, the report noted.