Delhi Faces Water Crisis: Munak Canal Patrol, Minister Atishi's Inspection

Delhi grapples with a worsening water crisis as police patrol the Munak Canal to monitor tanker mafia activities. Delhi Minister Atishi inspected key pipeline networks. The Lt. Governor has ordered strict vigilance to prevent theft, while production at water treatment plants decreases. The Delhi government's efforts aim to curb wastage amid severe shortages.

As Delhi faces a worsening water crisis, police have initiated patrolling of the Munak Canal on Thursday to deter tanker mafia activities. Delhi Water Minister Atishi carried out an inspection of a critical pipeline network supplying water to South Delhi amidst escalating issues.

According to a senior police officer, several pickets have been established along the 15-kilometer canal stretch entering Delhi from Bawana, extending to the Haiderpur Treatment Plant. The canal is under vigilant watch by teams from Bawana, Narela Industrial Area, Shahbad Dairy, and Samai Pur Badali police stations.

Atishi, joined by senior officials of the Delhi Jal Board and Revenue Department, reviewed the South Delhi Mains pipeline network, emphasizing that no wastage of water will be tolerated given the decreased production at treatment plants. Lt. Governor V K Saxena has directed the Delhi Police chief to maintain stringent surveillance and submit an action report within a week.