Watch: Delhi residents climb water tanker amid severe crisis in several areas

Delhi water minister Atishi wrote to the Haryana chief minister alleging inadequate release of water from the Munak Canal, reports said.

Residents flock to streets to fill empty buckets as severe water crisis hit Delhi (Image source: @ANI)

Amid the ongoing severe water crisis in parts of Delhi, several videos of residents resorting to desperate measures for water are circulating on social media. In a new video shared by ANI, helpless residents can be seen climbing a water tanker to fill their buckets first.

The video shows residents running behind a water tanker in Chanakyapuri’s Vivekananda Camp. A couple of men can be seen climbing the ladder behind the tanker even before the vehicle comes to a halt. Within seconds, over 15 residents climb atop the tanker, while people on the ground hand hoses to them. People are seen filling their buckets, containers, and drums to cope with the severe water crisis. A couple of policemen are also seen in the video.

“People queue up near a water tanker to fill water in Chanakyapuri’s Vivekananda Camp as water crisis continues in the National Capital,” ANI wrote on X.

#WATCH | Delhi: People queue up near a water tanker to fill water in Chanakyapuri’s Vivekananda Camp as water crisis continues in the National Capital. pic.twitter.com/XX7Pg83gaC

— ANI (@ANI) June 13, 2024

With 1,41,000 views on X, the video triggered many reactions. An X user said, “These people living in such camps should be suggested to leave this hell-like life and go back to their native places.” Another user commented, “Shocking part is police watching.”

“State Government fail, but central don’t care,” a third user reacted.

On Wednesday, the Delhi High Court sought the Haryana Government’s stand in a contempt plea claiming the latter’s non-compliance with the court’s earlier order concerning the water supply to the national capital.

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena said he had spoken to Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini over the issue and that Saini had assured him of all possible help, despite the constraints on Haryana in terms of water supply due to the weather.

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According to reports, Delhi Water Minister Atishi also wrote to the Haryana chief minister alleging inadequate release of water from the Munak Canal by his government. The seven water treatment plants in Delhi rely on this for potable water.