Delhi Water Crisis: 250-Liter Tanker for ₹800, Residents Face 4-Day Water Shortage

• Many areas in Delhi, including Ratan Vihar in Kirari, are experiencing severe water scarcity.
• Water production from several Delhi Jal Board (DJB) Water Treatment Plants (WTPs) is affected due to diversion by Haryana's Irrigation and Water Resources Department from January 20 to February 4, 2026.
• Residents of Ratan Vihar report receiving water only once every four days, leading to distress and reliance on expensive private tankers.
• A 250-liter water tanker costs ₹800, and drinking water bottles are priced at ₹40-₹50, straining household budgets.
• Complaints to local representatives (MLA, councilor) have not yielded solutions, raising concerns about the upcoming summer months.

Why It Matters: Delhi faces a severe water crisis with residents paying high prices for tankers amid infrequent supply.