Overview

• Delhi's water demand has surged due to a heatwave, exacerbating shortages.
• Reports reveal illegal water extraction from the Munak canal, the city's main water source.
• The Supreme Court has criticized the Delhi government for failing to control water wastage and tanker mafia activities.
• The Delhi government has requested additional water from Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.
• Residents report severe disruptions to daily life, with many unable to work due to the water scarcity.