Areas facing water shortage identified, Delhi govt chalks out plan for targeted arrangement as summer gets harsher
Coordinating with Haryana to check ammonia level in shared water resources in check, says CM
CM Rekha Gupta has launched 28 round-the-clock water emergency centres citywide, utilizing CCTV and targeted distribution to ensure swift resolution of supply issues in high-shortage areas. (Screenshot: X/@ANI) As summer gets harsher in the Capital, the Delhi government has identified areas facing water shortage, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Monday, adding that “targeted arrangements have been put in place to bridge the gap”.
Over 1,200 tankers have been deployed in these parts to strengthen water supply, with an additional 100 kept on standby. Deployment has been tailored constituency-wise, with high-demand areas such as Sangam Vihar, Matiala, Chhatarpur, Deoli, Tughlakabad, Palam, Bijwasan and Bawana receiving special attention, the CM was quoted as saying in a statement by her office. These parts have persistently faced water-shortage issues during summer year-on-year, said officials, adding that measures are being taken to ensure that the issue does not worsen this year.
The number of operational tubewells has been increased from 5,834 to 6,200. Fixed supply points have been increased from 8,700 to 13,000, and filling hydrants from 198 to 202. Detailed planning has been completed at the constituency-level, including allocation of responsibilities, colony-wise supply schedules, tanker route plans and resource deployment, said Gupta.
Across the city, 28 water emergency centres have been set up at strategic locations to operate round the clock. These centres are equipped with adequate staff, communication systems and CCTV surveillance to ensure swift resolution of supply-related issues, said officials.
A central control room, chatbot-based system, alongside public-private-partnership (PPP) mode call centres operating in several areas are among the measures to ensure summer preparedness, said the CM. The government has tightened monitoring at every level to maintain a smooth and balanced supply, she added.
Moreover, all major water treatment plants — Sonia Vihar, Bhagirathi, Chandrawal, Wazirabad, Haiderpur, Nangloi, Okhla, Bawana and Dwarka — have been directed to operate at the peak capacity. The government is also coordinating with officials concerned in Haryana to ensure that ammonia levels in shared water resources, including Yamuna and Munak Canal, are kept in check, the CM underlined. The remarks came as Gupta held a review meeting with the Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh, Chief Secretary Rajiv Verma and senior officials of the Delhi Jal Board.
With regards to complaints related to water supply issues, the grievance redressal system has been reinforced with 24×7 helplines (1916 and 1800117118). Complaints are routed directly to the junior engineer concerned and 100% feedback is being ensured.
Further, the CM directed officials to expedite efforts to augment water supply and to swiftly commission the second 50 MGD water treatment plant located in Dwarka, which is ready for operation. Gupta stated that in order to enhance water availability, 520 additional tube wells have been installed and 172 km of old water pipelines were replaced during the year 2025-26, resulting in improved water supply.
“Additionally, work is underway on valve regulation, the laying of new pipelines, and the large-scale cleaning of sewer lines. The annual cleaning of all underground reservoirs has been
completed, and preventive maintenance has been ensured for all pump sets and booster pumping stations utilised within the distribution system. A dedicated drive is also in progress to detect and repair leakages across transmission and distribution networks,” the CM said.
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