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Amid heatwave conditions, Delhi govt moves Supreme Court seeking more water from Haryana

The AAP government in Delhi has told the top court that the water demand in the city has risen significantly and neighbouring Haryana be directed to release extra water for a month

PTI New Delhi Published 31.05.24, 12:10 PM
People wait in queues to collect drinking water from a tanker, at Geeta Colony, in New Delhi.

People wait in queues to collect drinking water from a tanker, at Geeta Colony, in New Delhi. PTI

The Delhi government has moved the Supreme Court to seek a direction to Haryana to supply more water to the crisis-hit national capital, sources said on Friday.

The AAP government in Delhi has told the top court that the water demand in the city has risen significantly due to heatwave conditions, and neighbouring Haryana be directed to release extra water for a month, they said.

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It is the responsibility of all to work towards fulfilling the water needs of Delhi, the city government said.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday urged the BJP to ask its governments in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to provide water to the national capital for a month.

The national capital has been facing a severe water shortage and Water Minister Atishi has accused Haryana of not releasing Delhi's share of water.

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