The Delhi government has taken urgent steps to address the severe water crisis in the national capital amid an unprecedented heatwave. Measures include directing the Delhi Jal Board to penalize water wastage with a ₹2,000 fine and prohibiting the use of potable water at construction sites.
Delhi Minister Atishi announced the ban on using Delhi Jal Board’s drinking water for car washing and repair centers due to the critical water shortage. The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) will commence inspections to ensure compliance with these regulations. Atishi emphasized the need for collective action during this heatwave emergency.
Restrictions Amid Delhi’s Water Crisis:
1. Establishment of a Central Water Tanker War Room by the Delhi government, with 200 enforcement teams to curb water wastage.
2. Prohibition on using Delhi Jal Board’s drinking water for car washing, construction sites, or commercial purposes.
3. Ban on using pipes to wash cars in Delhi.
4. Monitoring of overflowing water tanks by enforcement teams.
5. Disconnection of illegal water connections at construction sites and commercial establishments.
6. Urgent appeal to Delhi residents to use water responsibly, warning of potential water supply rationalization due to the crisis.
Additionally, areas previously receiving water twice daily will now receive water once in 24 hours.
“From tomorrow, teams of DPCC will conduct inspections of car washing and repairing centres. I want to appeal to people of Delhi… right now, Delhi is facing an emergency situation because of heatwave,” the Delhi minister said.