The Delhi government moved on Friday to the Supreme Court of India to obtain additional water supply from states that are neighboring, such as Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, as well as Uttar Pradesh amid an ongoing serious water crisis in Delhi.
Delhi problem with water
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also urged the central government to aid the capital city fulfill its water requirements as he urged the government’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to “shun politics” on the problem of water in the midst of an unprecedented temperature.
In a tweet in a post on X (formerly Twitter), Kejriwal said, “In this scorching heat the demand for water has gone up a great deal. The water Delhi could get from neighboring states is also being reduced. The demand has increased significantly, and supply has decreased.”
Everyone has to work on this issue together. I have noticed that BJP colleagues have been making a fuss about us. That won’t help solve the issue. I would like to ask all people with closed hands that instead of engaging in political things at the moment we unite and help Delhi’s people.” Delhi,” the AAP chief said.
The chief minister urged the party-controlled Centre to engage with Haryana and Uttar Pradesh governments. Haryana as well as Uttar Pradesh governments to get water to Delhi. “The people of Delhi will greatly appreciate this step of the BJP. Such scorching heat is not in anyone’s control. But if we all work together, we can provide relief to the people from this,” the chief minister stated.
All of the country is suffering from an unprecedented heat wave, resulting in the country is facing a shortage of power and water across the nation. The peak demand for electric power in Delhi was 74438 million MW. This year, however the electricity demand topped 8303 MW. Yet the situation with power in Delhi is in control and there’s no disruptions to power as in other states.” Kejriwal added.
The Delhi government took emergency measures to deal with the water shortage that has become a major issue in the capital city of India amid a record heatwave.
water coming from UP, Haryana
The government has also instructed it to the Delhi Jal Board to take steps against wastewater and to fine those who violate the law Rs2,000. The Delhi government also has banned the use of potable water on construction sites.
The Delhi government has established the central tanker war room, as well as 200 enforcement teams will be positioned to tackle wasteful water use in the capital.
Delhi Minister Atishi On May 29, Atishi claimed it was because the Haryana government has not yet released the city’s water shares despite “so many talks.” Atishi stated that the Delhi administration would petition to the Supreme Court on the matter.
The government also has urged those living in Delhi to make use of water wisely in order to avoid being required to reconsider water usage in the wake of the water crisis.