Delhi's Water Crisis: Stalled Desilting Project at Wazirabad Barrage

The desilting project at Wazirabad barrage, crucial for alleviating Delhi's acute water shortage, remains stalled. Despite prior announcements and tenders, no advancements have been made. The city's water supply is impacted, and key areas face potential shortages. Talks with Haryana to increase water flow are ongoing.

Announced over a year ago, the crucial desilting project at Delhi's Wazirabad barrage is stalled, contributing to the capital's acute water crisis as scorching summer days loom.

The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) reports that the water supply is severely affected at present, with the Yamuna water level alarmingly lower than the normal benchmark. Despite tenders floated for pondage area work last year, administrative hurdles have halted progress.

The lack of action places high demand on the capital's water infrastructure, with significant capacity reduction noted, as the DJB and Delhi government strive to finalize project contracts amidst ongoing resource negotiations with Haryana.