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The national capital is facing water shortage due to unprecedented summer heat with temperatures hovering around the 50 degrees Celsius mark in parts of the city. (File Image/PTI)
Several restrictions and guidelines have been put in place in Delhi, Gurugram and Mumbai as authorities attempt to deal with the ongoing crisis
The scorching summers have become challenging for people all across the country, with the effects largely visible in cases of water availability in several cities.
Currently, the national capital is facing water shortage due to unprecedented summer heat with temperatures hovering around the 50 degrees Celsius mark in parts of the city.
Several restrictions and guidelines have been put in place in Delhi, Gurugram and Mumbai as authorities attempt to deal with the ongoing crisis.
DELHI
The Delhi government has imposed a fine of Rs 2,000 on water-wasting activities like washing vehicles with a hose and using domestic water supply for construction and commercial purposes.
On Wednesday, Water minister Atishi directed the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) to deploy 200 teams across the city to prevent water-wasting activities like car washing with a hose, overflowing water tanks, and use of domestic water supply for construction and commercial purposes.
In a note to the DJB’s chief executive officer, Atishi said,” These teams will be deployed from 8 am on Thursday and impose fines on anyone found wasting water. These teams will disconnect any illegal water connections at construction sites or commercial establishments.” The minister said intense heatwave conditions are prevailing in the national capital and there is a shortage of water supply since Haryana is not releasing Delhi’s share of water.
The AAP leader on Tuesday accused Haryana of not releasing the city’s share of water since May 1 and said the Delhi government will be implementing a slew of measures including rationalising the supply of water in the national capital.
She said the Delhi government may approach the Supreme Court if the supply of Yamuna water to the city does not improve in the coming days.
MUMBAI
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Saturday announced a 5 per cent water cut from May 30, at a time when only 10 per cent of usable water stock available in reservoirs is supplying water to the city.
The civic body further said that it would impose a 10 per cent water cut from June 5 as a precaution to ensure that the water stock will last for as long as possible.
The move comes after civic chief Bhushan Gagrani on May 7 said the city has enough water stock and the supply management has been done in a way that can last till July 31.
The administration is keeping a close watch on the water stock and is supplying water in a planned manner every day, the civic body said.
The BMC also suggested measures like washing clothes in machines and avoiding showers, while restaurants have been advised to offer water only when required.
GURUGRAM
The administration in Gurugram has also imposed serious restrictions for residents, amid rising water crisis.
The latest guidelines have banned the washing of cars in the city and the district administration stated that a penalty of Rs 5000 will be imposed on the residents if they are found washing their vehicles or courtyards with potable water between 5 am and 9 am.
As per media reports, the decision was taken by the Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon (MCG) in order to prevent wastage amid the water shortage in the city.
The order by the Municipal Corporation has also stated that if the residents continue to violate the order then their water connection will be cut and an additional fine of Rs 5000 will be imposed.
In order to restore the water supply, the MCG will take a fee of Rs 5,000 and reconnection charges of Rs 1000, a Times Of India report stated.
(with agency inputs)
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