New Delhi [India], Residents of Okhla Phase 2 and Kusumpur Pahari in Delhi heaved a sigh of relief on Thursday as they received water supply through tankers amid severe water shortage in the national capital.
Virendra Pandit, a resident, said, "There is a slight improvement in water supply, but we are still facing water crisis. Except for a few days, we have received adequate water supply. Our water problems have been resolved so far. certain point".
When asked about the tap water supply, he said: "We have been receiving dirty water in the taps for the last three or four years. Therefore, we do not use it."
Another resident of Okhla Phase 2, Sudama, said: "The water problems in the area have been slightly resolved. Water is being supplied on alternate days. We have been provided with dirty water in the taps for the last two to three years."
Samajwadi Party chief and MP Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday met AAP minister Atishi, who was hospitalized at Delhi's Lok Nayak Hospital after her health deteriorated during her indefinite hunger strike against the water crisis. in Delhi.
AAP MP Sanjay Singh was seen accompanying Yadav during his hospital visit.
Atishi began his indefinite hunger strike, protesting against Haryana releasing Delhi's share of water on June 22.
According to the AAP press release, a health checkup on the minister revealed that her blood pressure and sugar levels dropped drastically.
"Doctors have described the rate at which Atishi's blood sugar and blood pressure have dropped as dangerous," the AAP said. The AAP has alleged that the neighboring state of Haryana is supplying 100 million gallons per day (MGD) less water every day, which has severely affected the lives of 28 lakh people in Delhi, adding to the problem of water scarcity.
Notably, the Samajwadi Party and the Aam Aadmi Party are part of the INDIA opposition bloc.
Earlier, Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh said that the indefinite strike called by Delhi Minister Atishi against the water crisis has been called off but they will continue to raise the issue in Parliament by mobilizing opposition parties.
Meanwhile, parts of Delhi received spells of heavy rain, bringing a much-needed respite from the sweltering heat on Thursday.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast the weather for the next seven days, predicting generally cloudy skies and rain of varying intensity accompanied by gusty winds.
Virendra Pandit, a resident, said, "There is a slight improvement in water supply, but we are still facing water crisis. Except for a few days, we have received adequate water supply. Our water problems have been resolved so far. certain point".
When asked about the tap water supply, he said: "We have been receiving dirty water in the taps for the last three or four years. Therefore, we do not use it."
Another resident of Okhla Phase 2, Sudama, said: "The water problems in the area have been slightly resolved. Water is being supplied on alternate days. We have been provided with dirty water in the taps for the last two to three years."
Samajwadi Party chief and MP Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday met AAP minister Atishi, who was hospitalized at Delhi's Lok Nayak Hospital after her health deteriorated during her indefinite hunger strike against the water crisis. in Delhi.
AAP MP Sanjay Singh was seen accompanying Yadav during his hospital visit.
Atishi began his indefinite hunger strike, protesting against Haryana releasing Delhi's share of water on June 22.
According to the AAP press release, a health checkup on the minister revealed that her blood pressure and sugar levels dropped drastically.
"Doctors have described the rate at which Atishi's blood sugar and blood pressure have dropped as dangerous," the AAP said. The AAP has alleged that the neighboring state of Haryana is supplying 100 million gallons per day (MGD) less water every day, which has severely affected the lives of 28 lakh people in Delhi, adding to the problem of water scarcity.
Notably, the Samajwadi Party and the Aam Aadmi Party are part of the INDIA opposition bloc.
Earlier, Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh said that the indefinite strike called by Delhi Minister Atishi against the water crisis has been called off but they will continue to raise the issue in Parliament by mobilizing opposition parties.
Meanwhile, parts of Delhi received spells of heavy rain, bringing a much-needed respite from the sweltering heat on Thursday.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast the weather for the next seven days, predicting generally cloudy skies and rain of varying intensity accompanied by gusty winds.
