Delhi water disruption today: Check affected areas as DJB begins maintenance work

Residents in these localities are advised to make necessary arrangements in advance to avoid inconvenience.

Updated on: Apr 7, 2026, 10:02:45 IST

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Water supply in several parts of Delhi is set to be disrupted on April 7 as the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) undertakes its annual maintenance work. The civic body has issued an advisory urging residents in affected areas to store adequate water in advance.

Residents in parts of Delhi are likely to experience water supply disruptions on April 7 as the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) carries out its annual maintenance work. (Representational Image)

In an official statement explaining the reason behind the disruption, the DJB said on X, “Due to the annual flushing programme of underground reservoirs (UGR) and booster pumping stations, water supply will be affected on 06.04.2026 and 07.04.2026 in several areas of Delhi. Residents are advised to store adequate water in advance. We regret the inconvenience caused and thank you for your cooperation.”

What are the affected areas on April 7?

For April 7, the affected areas include Sultanpuri, Sector-3 Pocket-F (23 Rohini), Sector-3 Pocket-A-1 Rohini, Filling Point and Karala Village along with surrounding areas, Sec-3 Pocket-B (10 Rohini), and Sector-3 Pocket-C (12 Rohini).

Residents in these localities are advised to make necessary arrangements in advance to avoid inconvenience.

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The DJB has also advised residents to store sufficient water for daily needs, use water judiciously during the disruption period, and reach out to helpline services if required.

The disruption is expected to last for one day in each affected area, depending on the maintenance schedule. However, normal water supply may take some time to fully resume after the flushing process is completed.

Residents can seek assistance through the following helplines: Water Emergency Helpline (1916), Central Control Room (1916, 23527679, 23538495), and Mangolpuri OHT (27294132, 27915531).

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Priyanjali Narayan is a journalist with Hindustan Times based in New Delhi. She has over two years of experience covering national and international affairs, reporting on breaking news, producing in-depth explainers, and writing feature stories. Her work explores the political, social, and cultural dimensions of major events, with a focus on providing clear, nuanced, and accessible journalism for a broad audience.Before joining Hindustan Times, she was part of the India Today newsroom, where she specialised in explanatory journalism. There, she wrote detailed analyses of major domestic and international issues and produced feature stories that included interviews with prominent public figures. The role strengthened her ability to combine speed with depth in a fast-paced news environment.She holds a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in History from the University of Delhi. Her academic training continues to shape her storytelling, grounding her work in historical context and research-driven insight.Outside the newsroom, she enjoys reading personal essays and fiction, and is often planning her next trip, always seeking stories that deepen her understanding of people and places.Read More

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