Delhi Govt Activates ‘Summer Action Plan 2026’ to Prevent Water Shortage

New Delhi, March 12, 2026: With summer approaching, the Delhi government has intensified preparations to prevent water shortages in the capital. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta reviewed the Summer Action Plan 2026 during a high-level meeting at the Delhi Secretariat on Thursday, directing officials to ensure uninterrupted water supply across the city.

The meeting was attended by Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh, Chief Secretary Rajiv Verma, and Delhi Jal Board CEO Kaushal Raj Sharma, along with other senior officials.

Officials informed that Delhi, with a population of nearly 2.5 crore, requires around 1,250 million gallons of water per day (MGD) according to standard norms, while the current supply stands at about 1,000 MGD. The Summer Action Plan has been designed to manage this gap efficiently during peak demand months.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said all water treatment plants in the city will operate at maximum capacity. Preventive maintenance work, including cleaning reservoirs, repairing pumping stations, maintaining equipment, and fixing pipeline leakages, has already been undertaken to avoid disruptions during the summer.

To support water-scarce areas, the tanker system has been strengthened. The Delhi Jal Board has deployed 168 departmental tankers and 819 hired tankers, with plans to add around 200 more tankers during peak summer if required.

For greater transparency and efficiency, a GPS-enabled driver mobile application has been introduced. The system will allow officials to track tanker movements in real time, while deliveries will be verified through photographic proof, enabling residents to monitor tanker availability in their areas.

Under the plan, constituency-wise water management strategies have also been prepared, including colony-wise water supply schedules, tanker routes, identification of water-scarce localities, and mapping of sensitive zones for quick intervention.

Water quality monitoring will also be intensified. The Delhi Jal Board currently tests 1,600–1,700 water samples daily through laboratories at water treatment plants and zonal labs. Additionally, water sampling vehicles will be increased from 12 to 18 to strengthen surveillance across the distribution network.

To address public complaints, a 24×7 call centre remains operational. Residents can register complaints via 1916 or the toll-free number 1800117118. A central control room and chatbot system have also been introduced to speed up grievance redressal.

Moreover, 28 Water Emergency Centres have been set up across Delhi to respond quickly to disruptions. These centres operate round the clock with dedicated staff, communication systems, and monitoring mechanisms.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the government’s priority is to ensure clean and adequate drinking water for every resident, even during peak summer. She described the Summer Action Plan 2026 as a comprehensive initiative aimed at strengthening water supply management, monitoring systems, and complaint resolution across the capital.

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