Tag: Water Shortage

Delhi Water Minister Atishi commenced an indefinite hunger strike in Bhogal, south Delhi, today, urging the Haryana government to release more water to the national capital amidst an ongoing intense heatwave. She was joined by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal, AAP MP Sanjay Singh, and Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj as she began her protest.

India is currently grappling with a severe heatwave, marked by tragic deaths in Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, and a critical water shortage in parts of Delhi. The extreme weather conditions have led to a wave of heatstroke-related fatalities, highlighting the urgent need for preventive measures and infrastructure support.

The Delhi government has approached the Centre and the Supreme Court to request additional water supplies from Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh due to a severe water shortage in the national capital. This crisis coincides with Delhi's temperature nearing the 50 degrees Celsius mark.

As Delhi grapples with a severe water shortage aggravated by scorching temperatures nearing the 50-degree Celsius mark, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government has taken decisive action by imposing fines and deploying teams to curb water wastage.

In the wake of a severe water shortage in Bengaluru, authorities have taken strict action against wasteful use of drinking water by fining 22 families for non-essential activities such as washing cars and gardening. Each household has been fined ₹5,000 for violating the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board's (BWSSB) order to conserve water during the crisis.

In response to an acute water shortage gripping the city, Bengaluru has implemented stringent measures to curb wasteful consumption of drinking water. The Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board has announced penalties for individuals found misusing potable water, aiming to promote responsible water usage among residents.

As Bengaluru grapples with a severe water crisis exacerbated by dwindling reservoir levels and receding groundwater, residents face the prospect of a 24-hour water supply cut commencing Tuesday. With over 200 talukas in the state declared drought-hit, the city's water board finds itself compelled to divert resources from depleted sources towards meeting essential water needs.