Delhi Faces Water Crisis: 16+ Areas to Suffer 8-Hour DJB Shutdown Today

• Over 16 areas in North-East Delhi will experience dry taps due to an 8-hour water supply shutdown by DJB.
• The shutdown is for large-scale maintenance at the Sonia Vihar Water Treatment Plant, specifically repair work on main pump sets at Tahirpur.
• The maintenance will begin on February 4 (Wednesday) at 9 AM and last for 8 hours, affecting Wednesday evening supply.
• Densely populated areas like Yamuna Vihar, Gokulpuri, Mustafabad, Dilshad Garden, Seemapuri, Khajuri, and Karawal Nagar will be impacted.
• Residents are advised to store water in advance; tanker assistance will be limited for the large affected population.

Why It Matters: Delhi Jal Board's 8-hour shutdown at Sonia Vihar WTP will cause severe water scarcity in over 16 areas.