Delhi water supply takes a hit as Yamuna levels fall amid heat woes
Delhi is facing a water supply crisis as the Yamuna River's water levels drop due to extreme heat. The Delhi Jal Board has reported significant reductions in water supply from its treatment plants, affecting many residents. The government is in discussions with Haryana to secure additional water to alleviate the situation.
- ▪Delhi's water demand is estimated at 1,250 million gallons per day (MGD), while the supply is currently at 1,002 MGD.
- ▪The Wazirabad water treatment plant's supply has decreased by 25%, and the Chandrawal plant's supply has dropped by around 10%.
- ▪Residents in central Delhi are experiencing severe water shortages, with no prior advisories issued about the low supply.
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Delhi water supply takes a hit as Yamuna levels fall amid heat woesDelhi’s estimated water demand is 1,250MGD, with the DJB supplying 1,002MGD. The gap widens during the peak summer months (May-July).Updated on: May 25, 2026 7:10 AM ISTBy Paras SinghShare viaCopy link Heaping more misery on Delhi residents already sweltering under a heatwave, the dip in the Yamuna’s water levels has led to reduced water supply, especially in the tail-end areas.A view of the dried bed of the Yamuna River due to extreme heat conditions at Wazirabad in New Delhi, India, on Sunday, (Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times)Officials from Delhi Jal Board (DJB) – the government agency responsible for the production and distribution of potable drinking water – said the reduction in raw water in the Yamuna has disrupted…
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