Delhi Faces Water Crisis as Yamuna Ammonia Levels Surge

High ammonia levels in the Yamuna, exacerbated by maintenance of the Upper Ganga Canal, disrupt water supply in Delhi until November 1.

• 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.

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