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Delhi Water Cut: Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has announced a major drop in water production at its Wazirabad and Chandrawal treatment plants, leading to a significant water shortage in several parts of Delhi. Officials confirmed on Friday that the shortage is due to a sharp decline in raw water availability.

The water level at the Wazirabad pond, which supplies raw water to the Wazirabad, Chandrawal, and Okhla plants, has fallen to 668.70 feet, significantly below the normal 674.50 feet. This drop is affecting water treatment operations. 

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According to the DJB, maintaining adequate raw water supply to the Wazirabad and Chandrawal plants has become challenging, leading to a 25-30 percent reduction in potable water production at these facilities.

 The Wazirabad plant usually produces 131 million gallons per day (MGD), and Chandrawal generates 94 MGD. The decreased output from both plants will have a substantial impact on the city’s overall water supply.

Delhi Water Demand 

Delhi’s average water demand is about 1,290 MGD, increasing during summer, while the DJB’s current production capacity, including tubewells, is between 990 and 1,000 MGD. However, low pond levels have already caused a reduction of 70–100 MGD, worsening the supply shortage.

Delhi Areas To Face Water Shortages 

Areas expected to face water shortages include South Extension, Greater Kailash, Jahangirpuri, Moolchand, Majnu Ka Tila, Kashmere Gate ISBT, the NDMC zone, ITO, Defence Colony, CGO Complex, Rajghat, WHO, Ramleela Ground, and Delhi Gate.

Other affected regions are Civil Lines, Hindu Rao Hospital, Kamla Nagar, Shakti Nagar, Karol Bagh, Pahar Ganj, additional NDMC sectors, and parts of the Cantonment area.

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Residents in these areas have been urged to conserve water. The DJB is providing water tankers on request via its helpline number 1916. No timeline has been announced for the restoration of normal water supply.

(With PTI Inputs)