Several parts of the national capital are grappling with a water shortage due to critically high ammonia (NH₃) levels in the Yamuna River at the Wazirabad pond, according to an official statement from the Delhi Jal Board (DJB).
The statement revealed that ammonia concentrations exceeding 5.0 ppm have significantly curtailed water production at the Wazirabad Water Treatment Plant, reducing output by 25–50%.
“As a result, water supply in several city areas will be available at low pressure until the situation improves,” the DJB stated.
The affected areas include Majnu Ka Tila, ISBT, GPO, NDMC area, ITO, Hans Bhawan, LNJP Hospital, Defence Colony, CGO Complex, Rajghat, WHO, IP Emergency, Ramleela Ground, Delhi Gate, Subhash Park, Gulabi Bagh, Timarpur, SFS Flats, Punjabi Bagh, Azadpur, Shalimar Bagh, Wazirpur, Lawrence Road, Model Town, Jahangirpuri, Moolchand, South Extension, Greater Kailash, Burari, parts of Cantonment areas, and South Delhi.
Residents have been urged to use water sparingly, with the DJB assuring that water tankers will be made available on request. Ammonia contamination in the Yamuna is a recurring challenge, often disrupting Delhi’s water supply.
