Water Shortage
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Pakistan cries 'water war' after India refuses to back down on tough Indus Waters Treaty stand
World | Jun 22, 2026, 07:26 AM ISTPakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif threatened war against India after New Delhi refused to lift the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty.
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Monsoon showers drench Mumbai after delay, offering relief from heat and water stress
Maharashtra | Jun 21, 2026, 01:45 PM ISTMumbai received light to moderate rainfall on Sunday, bringing relief from heat and humidity as the southwest monsoon slowly advances across Maharashtra.
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Mumbai water crisis: BMC halts supply to pools, construction sites amid shrinking reservoir stocks
Maharashtra | Jun 16, 2026, 11:53 PM ISTMumbai is facing a growing water crisis as reservoir levels have dropped to just 10.35 per cent. The BMC has imposed fresh restrictions, including curbs on construction projects, swimming pools and industrial water use, to safeguard drinking water supplies.
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Water crisis hits Andhra Pradesh: Over 1400 hamlets face water shortage, district in action mode
India | Feb 10, 2025, 04:56 PM ISTWater crisis hits Andhra Pradesh: According to the district collector, an action plan has been prepared to deal with the crisis and it would cost around Rs 630 crore. He further added that the action plan would permanently solve the drinking water crisis in the entire ASR district.
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Water supply disruption in south Delhi: Full list of affected areas, DJB helpline numbers
Delhi | Jan 09, 2025, 04:33 PM ISTThe Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has listed several affected areas, including Greater Kailash, Malviya Nagar, and Sarita Vihar. Residents are advised to store sufficient water and can contact DJB helplines for tankers or emergencies.
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Water shortage in parts of Delhi as ammonia levels rise in Yamuna | Check list of affected areas
Delhi | Dec 23, 2024, 10:39 PM ISTWater shortage in Delhi: Ammonia concentrations exceeding 5.0 ppm have curtailed water production at the Wazirabad Water Treatment Plant.
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Delhi to face water shortage till November 1 | Check full list of affected areas
Delhi | Oct 28, 2024, 04:45 PM ISTDelhi water shortage: Some prime areas like Lajpat Nagar, Greater Kailash, Malviya Nagar, and others will face water shortage till November 1.
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Mumbai: BMC announces 5 to 10 per cent water cut on October 17, 18
Maharashtra | Oct 16, 2024, 11:44 PM ISTMumbai water crisis: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has requested citizens to stock water and use it judiciously.
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Delhi: Residents to face water supply disruption on July 18 | Details
Delhi | Jul 16, 2024, 04:53 PM ISTThe Delhi Jal Board has announced the disruption in water supply in some parts of Delhi. It has also urged people to keep sufficient water stored to avoid any scarcity situation during disruption.
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Water crisis in Delhi deepens amid political slugfest, 3 injured in fight over common tap in Dwarka
Delhi | Jun 17, 2024, 08:19 AM ISTAAP-led Delhi government said the falling water level of Yamuna is decreasing water production in the national capital, leading to reduced supply in many areas. The water crisis added woes for people living in the region amid the severe heatwave.
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Delhi water crisis: AAP govt reaches Supreme Court, Arvind Kejriwal urges UP, Haryana for help
Delhi | May 31, 2024, 11:53 AM ISTDelhi water crisis: Delhi government has finally approached the Supreme Court regarding the water problem in the national capital. A petition was filed to provide additional water to Delhi from Haryana, UP govts.
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Delhi water crisis: Know main reasons behind scarcity | Check out the affected areas
Delhi | May 30, 2024, 12:35 PM ISTDelhi water crisis: Water Minister Atishi has directed DJB to deploy 200 teams across Delhi to prevent wastage of water. It has also taken measures like running tubewells in double shifts and using water tankers to supply water in affected areas due to the shortage.
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Tamil Nadu: No drinking water for 30 days; Residents stage protest, block road
India | Aug 16, 2022, 10:20 PM ISTTamil Nadu news: The 30-minute blockade caused hardship to the people with the vehicular traffic being affected as this is the main road connecting Tamil Nadu to Kerala.
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Parts of Delhi to face water shortage today: Delhi Jal Board
India | Jun 06, 2021, 06:56 AM ISTResidents living in various parts of the national capital will face water shortage today morning due to a repair work in Pitampura area.
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Villagers in MP's Jhabua keep their water-filled drums locked to avoid theft
News | May 28, 2020, 12:45 PM ISTWater shortage has left no choice for residents in MP's Jhabua but to lock their water drums.
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'It takes entire day to fetch water': Villagers face hardship in Maharashtra due to shortage
News | May 28, 2020, 11:58 AM ISTWater deprived villagers in Melghat and adjoining areas claimed that they have to walk miles along rocky terrain to fetch water.
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Mumbaikars, keep your water stored! City to face water cut from Tuesday
India | Dec 01, 2019, 12:59 PM ISTThe Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) supplies 3,750 million litres of water daily against the city’s demand of 4,200 million litres. Therefore, households in Mumbai, on an average, get water for around three to four hours every day.
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Offer of 20 lakh litres water turned down by Tamil Nadu: Kerala
India | Jun 20, 2019, 09:54 PM ISTKerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's officer on Thursday said that their offer to send 20 lakh litres of drinking water to parched Tamil Nadu was turned down by the neighbouring state.
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Solar industry needs to ensure efficient use of water: Bridge to India
Business | Jun 20, 2019, 07:17 AM ISTThe statement has come against the background of an advisory issued by the New and Renewable Energy Ministry (MNRE) on optimal utilisation of water by the sector for cleaning of solar panels.
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Shimla continues to face water woes, clamour grows louder
India | May 31, 2018, 08:39 PM ISTTaking up the cause, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has been monitoring day-to-day working of the Municipal Corporation and issuing diktats almost every day in past four days just to ensure equal distribution of water in the city.