Residents of North and South Delhi are expected to face water supply disruptions from Tuesday to Thursday (September 10-12) due to repair and maintenance work being carried out by the Delhi Jal Board (DJB). The DJB has officially issued a statement informing the public about the planned water cuts and advising people to store water in advance to avoid inconvenience.
Key Details of Water Supply Disruption:
- Affected Areas and Duration:
- North Delhi: Water supply will be suspended for 16 hours starting from 10 AM on September 10 due to ongoing repair work at the Wazirabad Treatment Plant and the Punjabi Bagh Main Indra Vihar Park area.
- Affected localities include:
- Gopalpur
- DDA SFS Flats, Mukherjee Nagar
- Shalimar Bagh
- Gujranwala Town
- Azadpur Police Station area
- JJ Cluster, Azadpur Mandi
- Wazirpur Industrial Area
- Lawrence Road
- Punjabi Bagh
Residents in these areas should expect a complete halt in water supply during the repair period.
- Appeal from DJB: The Delhi Jal Board has requested residents to store sufficient water in advance to meet their needs during the supply disruption. In case of emergencies, water tankers can be arranged by contacting the DJB’s helpline number.
- Additional Disruptions on September 11-12:
- South East Delhi: Areas such as Okhla Staff Quarters, Holy Family Hospital, Gandhi Camp, Harkesh Nagar, C-Lal Chowk, and Giri Nagar are expected to face water cuts from the evening of September 11 until the morning of September 12 due to ongoing repair work in the Okhla area.
Emergency Measures:
In case of an urgent water requirement, residents can contact the DJB helpline to request water tankers for temporary relief.
Important Advice:
Ensure that you store adequate water in advance to avoid facing a shortage during the specified maintenance hours.