The Delhi Jal Board has issued an important notice for the residents of the capital. The Board has announced that water supply will be disrupted in several areas of Delhi from 5 PM on May 22nd to 5 PM on May 23rd. This is necessary for the repair and improvement of the city's water pipelines.
New Delhi: Important information for the residents of the national capital. The Delhi Jal Board has announced that water supply will be disrupted in several areas of Delhi from 5 PM on May 22nd to 5 PM on May 23rd. This is due to the elevation of a 900 mm diameter duplicate main pipeline located near the World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters.
This work is being undertaken to remove an obstruction in the flow of Drain Number 12A. As a result, the duplicate water supply from the 40 MGD (Million Gallons per Day) plant will be temporarily shut down.
Why the water supply disruption?
The Delhi Jal Board has informed that a 900 mm diameter duplicate main pipeline is being elevated. Due to the repair and upgrade work on this pipeline, the 40 MGD (Million Gallons per Day) water supply will be temporarily suspended. This work is essential to address the problem of obstruction in the flow of Drain Number 12A, thereby reducing water wastage and drainage issues.
List of Affected Areas
According to the Jal Board, the areas where water supply will be disrupted include:
- Rajghat
- Wazirabad Staff Quarters
- Signature Bridge
- Areas around LNJP Hospital
- World Health Organization (WHO) premises
- IP Emergency
- JJ Cluster
- Bhairon Road
- Zoo area
- Greater Kailash
Jal Board's Appeal and Preparations
The Delhi Jal Board has urged citizens to use water judiciously during this period to avoid facing water shortages. The Board has also stated that water tankers will be arranged as needed to meet water requirements. If any area experiences a severe water shortage or complete disruption of supply, affected residents can contact the Jal Board helpline number 1916. The Jal Board expects all citizens to show restraint and cooperation so that the repair work can be completed on time and water supply stability can be maintained in the future.
At a time when water scarcity is increasing in Delhi and many parts of the country, water conservation becomes extremely crucial. This repair work by the Jal Board is being undertaken to improve and stabilize future water supply, hence public cooperation is essential. Avoid unnecessary water usage, promptly address leaks in tanks, taps, and pipelines, and adopt water conservation measures.
