A variety of containers to collect water : Indian summer-time drought

WildFilmsIndia 2014-08-12

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People gathered around a water tanker to collect water at Vasantkunj area in South Delhi. With summer temperatures hovering around 45 degrees, residents are struggling with water shortages as Delhi has been going through a severe water shortage for the past few days. Delhi's water shortage isn't something new. Every year, taps go dry in several parts of the city as the demand rises in the peak summer months.

Delhi Jal Board:
Delhi Jal Board was constituted through an Act of Delhi Legislative Assembly on 6th April 1998. It has been meeting the needs of potable water in the National Capital Territory of delhi for more than five decades. Delhi Jal Board has been able to supply pure and wholesome filtered water to the capital city of India which has grown phenomally to the present population of more than 160 lakh. Delhi Jal Board is committed for the augmentation of water supply in Delhi and has taken many steps in this direction. Delhi Jal Board has ensured average availability of 50 gallons per capita per day of filtered water through an efficient network of water treatment plants, booster pumping stations and about 9000 kms of water mains & distribution system.

Source: http://www.delhi.gov.in/wps/wcm/connect/DOIT_DJB/djb/home

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