New Delhi, Water Minister Atishi said that the Delhi government will approach the Supreme Court on Thursday over Haryana not releasing the national capital's share of water, which has created a crisis situation.
Addressing a press conference here, Atishi said Delhi was facing an "emergency situation" and announced several emergency measures to deal with the crisis.
He said, "We will approach the Supreme Court on Thursday itself if Haryana does not release Delhi's share of water."
The minister said a central water tanker control room is being set up at the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) and it will be monitored by an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer.
“There will be a central command and control room and people will have to call 1916 if they need a water tanker.This central command and control room will inform the water tanker control room about the call. From June 5, officers at ADM and SDM level will be deployed in 11 water areas of Delhi. They will assess the situation at water scarcity hotspots and deploy water tankers at those locations."
Apart from this, teams will be formed in the electricity department of DJB which will work round the clock to resolve borewell related complaints.
“There will be 200 enforcement teams under an IAS officer to stop water wastage and issue challans.There will be a ban on use of potable water at construction sites from Friday and the Delhi Municipal Corporation will inspect and take action if these sites are found violating the ban.
"Similarly, the government is banning the use of drinking water at car washes and car-service centres. Delhi Pollution Control Committee teams will inspect these centers and seal them if they are found violating the ban. Will go,” Atishi said.He requested people to use water wisely.
"We are in an emergency situation. This situation is due to the heat because Haryana has not released Delhi's share of water," the minister said.
The government held an emergency meeting regarding the water crisis the city is facing amid the scorching heat.
The capital is facing water shortage due to the unprecedented heat, with temperatures hovering around 50 degrees Celsius in some parts of the city.
Addressing a press conference here, Atishi said Delhi was facing an "emergency situation" and announced several emergency measures to deal with the crisis.
He said, "We will approach the Supreme Court on Thursday itself if Haryana does not release Delhi's share of water."
The minister said a central water tanker control room is being set up at the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) and it will be monitored by an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer.
“There will be a central command and control room and people will have to call 1916 if they need a water tanker.This central command and control room will inform the water tanker control room about the call. From June 5, officers at ADM and SDM level will be deployed in 11 water areas of Delhi. They will assess the situation at water scarcity hotspots and deploy water tankers at those locations."
Apart from this, teams will be formed in the electricity department of DJB which will work round the clock to resolve borewell related complaints.
“There will be 200 enforcement teams under an IAS officer to stop water wastage and issue challans.There will be a ban on use of potable water at construction sites from Friday and the Delhi Municipal Corporation will inspect and take action if these sites are found violating the ban.
"Similarly, the government is banning the use of drinking water at car washes and car-service centres. Delhi Pollution Control Committee teams will inspect these centers and seal them if they are found violating the ban. Will go,” Atishi said.He requested people to use water wisely.
"We are in an emergency situation. This situation is due to the heat because Haryana has not released Delhi's share of water," the minister said.
The government held an emergency meeting regarding the water crisis the city is facing amid the scorching heat.
The capital is facing water shortage due to the unprecedented heat, with temperatures hovering around 50 degrees Celsius in some parts of the city.
