Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) minister Atishi issued a stark warning on Saturday about potential chaos in Delhi, accusing neighboring Haryana of withholding the capital's rightful share of water. Atishi highlighted that while the Supreme Court is working to resolve Delhi's water crisis, Haryana's actions are worsening the situation.
"On one hand, the Supreme Court is trying to solve the water crisis in Delhi, and Himachal Pradesh is ready to give more water to Delhi. On the other hand, Haryana is blocking Delhi's share of water," Atishi told reporters.
Under an agreement between Haryana, Delhi, and the Upper Yamuna region, Delhi is supposed to receive 1,050 cusecs of water daily through the Munak Canal. Atishi explained that traditionally, about 980 to 1,000 cusecs reach Delhi, but since June 1, this flow has significantly decreased, with only 840 cusecs delivered on June 7.
This reduction is already impacting Delhi's water treatment plants, including those at Bawana, Nangloi, Haiderpur, Wazirabad, Chandrawal, and Okhla. "Water goes to 7 plants of Delhi through this canal. If water does not reach here, then there will be chaos in the entire Delhi,? Atishi warned.
At the entry point of water in Delhi, the flow meter showed a significant drop. Atishi demanded an explanation from the Haryana government, questioning where the water is going if the full amount is being released. She accused Haryana of intentionally releasing less water, causing distress to Delhi's residents and defying the Supreme Court's directive.
