As per reports, Delhi residents might have to face water shortage for the next few days. The water supply has been affected because of the maintenance of the Ganga canal. It should be noted that there is a possibility of water supply being disrupted in East Delhi, South Delhi North East Delhi and NDMC area from Monday to the next few days.
According to Delhi Jal Board, the Upper Ganga Canal will be closed for the next four-five days for annual maintenance, affecting the water supply in many areas of the national capital. The canal supplies 270 million gallons (MGD) of water a day to the city. Of this, 120 MGD of water goes to the Bhagirathi plant for treatment, while 150 MGD of water goes to the Sonia Vihar plant.
Upper Ganga Canal closed
The water being treated at Bhagirathi and Sonia Vihar plants is supplied to East Delhi and South Delhi areas. The Water Board said that due to the closure of the Upper Ganga Canal for annual maintenance, the pressure of water has reduced.
This may affect water treatment in the Bhagirathi and Sonia Vihar plants. A board official said that Yamuna’s water level is also low. He said that water will be available with less pressure for the next three-four days till the situation improves. He added that areas of South Delhi, East Delhi, North East Delhi and NDMC could be affected.
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