Delhi Water Minister Urges Action on Sewer Overflow Crisis

Delhi Water Minister Atishi has demanded immediate action from Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar to resolve the city’s sewer overflow issues. She cited numerous complaints from specific areas, emphasizing the health risks of contaminated drinking water. Coordination issues among departments are further aggravating the problem.

Delhi Water Minister Atishi has urged Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar to address the ongoing sewer overflow crisis in the city, demanding accountability from negligent officers.

In a stern memo, Atishi highlighted repeated reminders to resolve the issue and listed several affected areas, emphasizing the potential public health risks of contaminated drinking water.

She criticized the lack of coordination among the Urban Development department, Delhi Jal Board, and the Finance department, which has led to an impasse and hindered resolution efforts.