With water supply to Delhi under threat amid the ongoing Jat agitation for reservation, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday appealed to the Centre with 'folded hands' to immediately intervene and resume water supply from Munak Canal in Haryana.
Kejriwal took to Twitter to raise his appeal, saying: "We have completely run out of water. I appeal to the Centre with folded hands to immediately intervene and get Munak canal started in Haryana."
"Gud news. Army takes control of munak canal gates.Trying to assess in how much time water wud reach Del n whether any damage done to canal lining. Will keep u updated," he added.
Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said that with water supply being badly hit, Delhites would be facing tough days in the coming future.
"So! dry day starts from today? No water supply at my home this morning. No hope to get water in Munak Canal. Tough days ahead for Delhi," he tweeted.
The Supreme Court would on Monday hear the Delhi government's petition seeking Centre's intervention for the uninterrupted supply of water.
The areas affected due to the closure of plants are West Delhi, North-West, Central, South and part of North Delhi.
"Against the total production of 820 Million Gallons per day (MGD) of potable water, only 240 MGD is being produced, because of the disruption of the supply source from Haryana. DJB's tanker fleet has been fully redirected to the water deficient areas. The situation at Wazirabad is being constantly monitored. In this emergent situation, the people of Delhi are requested to use water with the utmost care," a statement by the Delhi Jal Board said.
Meanwhile, with the army taking control of Munak Canal in Haryana, Delhi water minister Kapil Mishra has expressed hope that water supply could be partially restored by late evening in the national capital.
The Delhi minister took to Twitter saying, "Great that DJB team managed today morning exceptionally. No panic situation anywhere. Water supply can be partially restored by late evening."
