Delhi Water Crisis Deepens: Munak Canal Repairs & Yamuna Ammonia Hit Supply

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News18•23-01-2026, 08:07
Delhi Water Crisis Deepens: Munak Canal Repairs & Yamuna Ammonia Hit Supply
- •Delhi faces a severe water crisis due to high ammonia levels in the Yamuna and ongoing repairs to the Munak Canal in Haryana.
- •Six out of nine major water treatment plants are either shut down or operating minimally, impacting millions of homes.
- •Areas like North, West, North-West, South-West, Central Delhi, and even Lutyens' Delhi are experiencing significant water cuts.
- •The Wazirabad and Chandrawal plants are affected by Yamuna pollution, while Haiderpur, Dwarka, Bawana, and Nangloi plants suffer from Munak Canal closure.
- •The crisis is expected to last until early February, with officials urging residents to conserve water.
Why It Matters: Delhi's water supply is severely hit by dual issues, causing widespread scarcity until early February.
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