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delhi jal board news

New Chandrawal water treatment plant to be made operational in September

The new 105-million-gallons-per-day (MGD) plant is expected to significantly improve Delhi’s ability to cope with recurring ammonia pollution in the Yamuna, an official said. (HT Archive)
delhi news
Published on Jul 07, 2026 09:17 am IST

Maintenance work to cut water supply in Delhi. Check if your area is affected

This work is likely to impact water supply between July 6 morning to July 7 evening.
delhi news
Updated on Jul 06, 2026 06:00 pm IST

Delhi water crisis: Plug the leaks aggressively at every level of supply

The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) currently treats and pumps a massive 1,000 million gallons per day (MGD) of potable water against a peak summer demand of 1,250 MGD.
opinion
Updated on Jun 26, 2026 08:00 am IST

Delhi LG directs DJB to restore water supply to Sanjay Lake

Delhi lieutenant governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu inspects the ongoing restoration and rejuvenation work at Sanjay Lake. (PTI)
delhi news
Published on Jun 26, 2026 04:32 am IST

DJB seeks more water to begin work at four new WTPs

The move comes even as several areas located at what officials described as the “tail end” of DJB’s distribution system continue to face supply disruptions
delhi news
Published on Jun 25, 2026 03:20 am IST

Delhi Jal Board initiates ₹500cr project to improve Yamuna’s e-flow

Delhi Jal Board initiates ₹500cr project to improve Yamuna’s e-flow
delhi news
Published on Jun 15, 2026 03:20 am IST

Yamuna clean up pitch asks firms to adopt drains, fund wastewater treatment

A partially dried-up river bed of Yamuna is pictured on a hot summer day in New Delhi.
delhi news
Published on Jun 12, 2026 09:34 am IST

Senior IAS officer Sajjan Yadav appointed as Delhi Jal Board chief again

DJB chief Sajjan Singh Yadav
delhi news
Updated on Jun 10, 2026 06:20 am IST

Over 15 STP operators fined more than ₹2 cr for failing standards: DPCC

Over 15 STP operators fined more than ₹2 cr for failing standards: DPCC
delhi news
Published on Jun 10, 2026 01:06 am IST

PWD orders drain-cleaning work completion by June 15, before monsoon's arrival

The order from PWD, whose ministry is held by Parvesh Verma, directs officials to begin drain-cleaning work immediately and ensure that drains are cleaned by June 15.
delhi news
Updated on Jun 08, 2026 07:13 am IST

Ensure schemes reach residents, Verma tells officials

Verma asked the officers to ensure that grievances are addressed promptly (HT)
others
Published on Jun 08, 2026 04:12 am IST

Two weeks on, Delhi residents face water woes amid supply disruptions

Authorities say transmission losses and reduced Yamuna river flow continue to impact key treatment plants, affecting supply across the Capital. (Arvind Yadav/HT)
delhi news
Updated on Jun 08, 2026 06:48 am IST

Power outage at Delhi's Sonia Vihar WTP triggers more water crisis

Officials compounded the ongoing water crisis in the national capital after Yamuna levels declined with the onset of summer.
delhi news
Published on Jun 02, 2026 08:27 am IST

Haryana has assured to supply 1,000 cusecs of water to national capital: Delhi CM

Haryana has assured to supply 1,000 cusecs of water to national capital: Delhi CM
delhi news
Published on May 30, 2026 05:56 pm IST

Water crisis continues in Delhi as supply hit for over a week in several pockets

AAP supporters stage a matka phod protest against the Delhi government and the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) over the water crisis outside the Mayur Vihar DJB office in New Delhi. (Photo by Raj K Raj / Hindustan Times)
india news
Updated on May 30, 2026 06:44 am IST

NGT notice to MCD, DJB and DDA over encroachments on village water body

NGT was hearing a plea filed by a resident, claiming that the village pond has been encroached upon by the MCD and DJB for carrying out constructions there. (HT archive)
delhi news
Published on May 30, 2026 03:52 am IST

Parched Delhi to push Haryana for water via the Somb route

As temperatures soar across the capital, several pockets of South and Central Delhi are facing acute water shortages, leaving thousands of families dependent on the arrival of municipal tankers for their daily needs.
india news
Updated on May 29, 2026 06:29 am IST

Wazirabad barrage faced low water levels for 494 days during 2017-22: CAG

The report, “Functioning of the Delhi Jal Board,” said water levels at the barrage stays below the designated level for 494 days or 27% of the annual cycle between 2017-22 — mostly during the summer season. (Representative photo)
delhi news
Published on May 29, 2026 03:14 am IST

Project to increase capacity of Wazirabad WTP pending as capital braces for water shortage

Project to increase capacity of Wazirabad WTP pending as capital braces for water shortage
delhi news
Published on May 26, 2026 03:46 pm IST

Delhi water supply takes a hit as Yamuna levels fall amid heat woes

A view of the dried bed of the Yamuna River due to extreme heat conditions at Wazirabad in New Delhi, India, on Sunday,
india news
Updated on May 25, 2026 07:33 am IST

Only 11.5% dues cleared under Delhi Jal Board’s water bill waiver scheme

Delhi Jal Board struggles to recover pending dues despite extending its water bill relief scheme. (Representative image)
india news
Updated on May 22, 2026 10:12 am IST

Water supply to be disrupted in parts of Delhi as ammonia levels rise in Yamuna

Water supply to be disrupted in parts of Delhi as ammonia levels rise in Yamuna
delhi news
Published on May 19, 2026 08:42 pm IST

BJP MLA Satish Upadhyay appointed Delhi Jal Board vice-chairman

New DJB V-C Satish Upadhyay
delhi news
Published on May 19, 2026 04:18 am IST

Punjab seeks share in Yamuna water allocation ahead of 1994 treaty negotiation

Two women contending over a spot in a long queue for tap water. The image depicts the daily struggle of people in many parts of the country, suffering from acute water scarcity. 
india news
Published on May 13, 2026 09:51 am IST

DJB to maintain peak water production during summer months: Delhi CM

DJB to maintain peak water production during summer months: Delhi CM
delhi news
Updated on May 04, 2026 07:52 pm IST

Delhi CM launches water harvesting campaign, unveils mascot ‘Neera’

Mascot ‘Neera’ flanked by CM Rekha Gupta and water minister Parvesh Verma. (HT)
delhi news
Published on May 02, 2026 03:32 am IST

DJB to install 250 public water dispensers near govt schools

Officials added that more schools will be added in subsequent phases. (HT)
delhi news
Published on Apr 29, 2026 03:22 am IST

DJB plans 250 water ATMs in schools to combat heat

DJB plans 250 water ATMs in schools to combat heat
delhi news
Published on Apr 28, 2026 08:35 pm IST

Delhi flags Yamuna fish deaths to Haryana, calls for curbing effluent dumping

Dead fish spotted over the past week at Rawta village (HT Photo)
delhi news
Published on Apr 25, 2026 03:18 am IST

Green tribunal asks DJB for action report on illegal borewells in S Delhi

The court disposed of a plea, directing the DJB to follow due procedure. (Representative photo)
delhi news
Published on Apr 24, 2026 03:52 am IST
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