Ganga canal closed, DJB says Delhi won’t be hit

HARIDWAR: Parts of National Capital Region towns are likely to face water shortage in the coming days with the Upper Ganga Canal being closed for annual repairs

HARIDWAR: Parts of National Capital Region towns are likely to face water shortage in the coming days with the Upper Ganga Canal being closed for annual repairs till November 10.

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The Upper Ganga canal is the lifeline for western Uttar Pradesh and Delhi-NCR as it provides irrigation and drinking water to these areas. Delhi gets 1,000 cusec water from the canal.

The Delhi Jal Board, however, said the capital won’t be affected. “There will be no impact on water supply in the city as it is an annual maintenance exercise. UP and Haryana governments have an official arrangement for such exigencies. The Haryana government has already released 650 Cusecs water ,” said RS Tyagi, member (water supply), Delhi Jal Board.

“The canal has been closed for maintenance and removing silt till Nov 10. Minimum water supply will be maintained at Harki Pauri for devotees who come to take a holy di pat Ha rid war ,” told Sushil Kumar Yadav, SDO, UP irrigation department.