Water crisis in Delhi: AAP govt to move SC over dispute with Haryana

Updated : May 30, 2024 16:43
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Editorji News Desk

Amid the ongoing heat wave, parts of Delhi is facing severe water crisis. People lined up to fill their buckets from a water tanker in Chanakyapuri. 

Water Minister Atishi said the Delhi government will approach the Supreme Court over Haryana not releasing the national capital's share of water.  

Addressing a press conference here, Atishi said Delhi is staring at an "emergency situation" and announced a slew of emergency measures to tackle the crisis.

The minister said a central water tanker control room is being set up in the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) and it will be monitored by an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer.

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