Delhi Water Crisis: AAP Minister Warns Of Chaos, Blames Haryana For Supply Blockage

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi warned of potential chaos in Delhi, alleging that the neighbouring state Haryana was withholding the capital’s rightful share of water

Atishi noted that while the Supreme Court is actively working to address Delhi’s water crisis, Haryana’s actions are exacerbating the problem.

“On one hand, the Supreme Court is trying to solve the water crisis in Delhi, and Himachal Pradesh is ready to give more water to Delhi. On the other hand, Haryana is blocking Delhi’s share of water,” Atishi told reporters.

Atishi clarified that according to an agreement involving Haryana, Delhi, and the Upper Yamuna region, Delhi is entitled to receive a daily allocation of 1,050 cusecs of water through the Munak Canal.

“Two sub-canals of the Munak Canal supply this water, and it’s measured by a flow meter. Historically, about 980 to 1,000 cusecs reach Delhi. However, since June 1, this flow has significantly decreased. On June 7, only 840 cusecs were delivered,” she said.

The minister said this reduction is already affecting Delhi’s water treatment plants, including those at Bawana, Nangloi, Haiderpur, Wazirabad, Chandrawal, and Okhla. “Water goes to 7 plants of Delhi through this canal. If water does not reach here, then there will be chaos in the entire Delhi,” Atishi warned.