Water Tanker Issues Reported in Delhi and Chennai
Reports indicate water loss in Delhi's tanker supply and a withdrawn strike threat in Chennai, where residents face reliance on private operators due to groundwater depletion.
According to the Times of India, water tankers in Delhi lose significant amounts of water before reaching households due to leakages at filling points and during transit. The newspaper reported that Delhi authorities have acknowledged this water wastage and promised to address the issue.
In Chennai, the News Minute reported that private water tanker operators had threatened to go on strike starting May 27, but this strike was later withdrawn. The report noted that residents in the Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR) area rely on private water tankers for potable water supply because they have no piped water connection.
The News Minute further reported that groundwater depletion and dry borewells have forced Chennai residents to rely on water tankers, which are managed by both private players and the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB). Residents in OMR wrote to the Chief Minister regarding their water situation, citing concerns that private operators increase prices at whim.
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