The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has announced a 12-hour water cut in several areas of the national capital on Friday, October 25, due to essential maintenance work. The water supply disruption, scheduled from 10 am to 10 pm, will impact residents of Inder Puri, Maya Puri, and several other localities. The DJB advises residents to store water in advance and use it judiciously.
Residents in eight areas of Delhi’s Outer North district will face a complete water shutdown for 18 hours starting Wednesday, October 16th, at 10 am. The Delhi Jal Board has announced this disruption due to essential maintenance work on the Bawana water main. Affected areas include Bawana Village, Sultanpur Dabas Village, Pooth Khurd Village, Barwala Village, Majra Dabas Village, Chandpur Village, and areas under Wards 35 and 36, along with adjoining regions. The DJB advises residents to store enough water in advance and utilize water tankers available on demand.
Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka, will experience a water supply disruption for two days, June 6th and 7th, as the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BSWWB) conducts maintenance work on the Cauvery Stage V Project. The board has announced that water supply will be affected in all areas of the city, and residents are advised to conserve water during this period. Additionally, Delhi is also facing a severe water crisis amid rising temperatures. The AAP government has approached the Supreme Court seeking additional water from neighboring Haryana.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced a 24-hour temporary water supply disruption in some parts of Ghatkopar, Bhandup, and Mulund. The water supply cut will be effective from 11.30 am of May 24 till 11.30 am of May 25 due to diversion work of an existing 1200 mm diameter water main along Mulund Goregaon Link Road (GMLR). Residents have been advised to store sufficient water for the duration of the shutdown and to use water cautiously. After the supply is restored, citizens are urged to boil and filter water for the next 4 to 5 days.
