Crippling Water Crisis Grips India’s Capital

Millions of residents in India’s capital city are facing a severe water crisis, with urban slums and working-class neighborhoods relying on government water tankers to meet their daily needs, VOA reported in an article yesterday.

The situation has worsened due to rapid urbanization and population growth, outpacing the city’s water supply infrastructure, the article mentioned.

Experts warn that the inequitable distribution of water, with upscale neighborhoods having ample supply while poorer areas face acute scarcity, is a major concern. Factors like poor water management, lack of wastewater recycling, and low water tariffs have exacerbated the problem.

The crisis has disrupted the daily lives of residents, who struggle to fetch water amidst the chaos and scuffles. With heat waves and water shortages likely to worsen, the situation in urban India could become increasingly dire, according to experts.