Overview

• The Delhi Jal Board reports that water treatment plants at Sonia Vihar and Bhagirathi are operating at reduced capacity due to high ammonia levels in the Yamuna.
• Ammonia levels in the river have reached 0.9-1.5 parts per million, surpassing the safe threshold for effective treatment.
• The closure of the Upper Ganga Canal for maintenance has forced reliance on the Yamuna, further complicating water supply issues.
• Residents in several Delhi areas, including Vasant Kunj and Anand Vihar, experience water shortages and contamination.
• Political tensions rise as AAP blames Haryana for industrial waste pollution, while BJP criticizes AAP's handling of the crisis.