Delhi Water Minister Atishi Spearheads Rapid Repairs Amidst Monsoon Chaos

Delhi Water Minister Atishi directed officials to repair the flood-affected pump house at the Chandrawal Water Treatment Plant. Heavy monsoon rains had caused significant damage, disrupting water supplies across Central Delhi. Rapid repairs are underway, with an 80% restoration achieved. The national capital experienced its heaviest June rainfall since 1936.

Faced with unprecedented monsoon rains, Delhi Water Minister Atishi has taken decisive action to mitigate the impact of the deluge. On Sunday, she instructed officials to expedite repairs at the flooded pump house of the Chandrawal Water Treatment Plant.

In a post on social media platform 'X', Atishi revealed that heavy rains had severely damaged the motors, disrupting water supplies across many parts of Central Delhi. Despite the extensive damage, swift action by the Jal Board has resulted in the plant being nearly 80% repaired, with normal water supply expected to resume shortly.

Atishi's inspection highlighted the need for preventive measures, stressing that joint inspections would be conducted to ensure similar disruptions do not occur in the future. The meteorological department has issued an orange alert for more heavy rains until July 2, as the city grapples with its heaviest June rainfall since 1936.

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