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NEW DELHI: Addressing the media in New Delhi on Wednesday, Atishi emphasized the severe water crisis affecting nearly 28 lakh people in Delhi. She stated that despite efforts to resolve the issue, the Haryana government has not fulfilled its commitment to supply 613 MGD (million gallons per day) of water to Delhi, resulting in a shortfall of 100 MGD.
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This shortage has left Delhi residents struggling to access adequate water, especially during the current extreme heatwave with temperatures soaring up to 47-48 degrees Celsius during the day and 40-41 degrees Celsius at night.
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Atishi pointed out that despite approaching the Supreme Court and seeking intervention from the Prime Minister, the situation remains dire. She highlighted that the allocated water supply of 1,050 MGD for Delhi is essential for meeting the daily needs of its 3 crore residents.
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In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Atishi expressed her deep concern over the worsening water crisis and emphasized that the suffering of Delhiites due to water scarcity has reached intolerable levels.
She urged the Prime Minister to ensure that Delhi receives its rightful share of water from Haryana to avoid her planned indefinite fast starting on June 21st.”At this point, the suffering of the people of Delhi outweighs any discomfort I may endure during a hunger strike. I implore the Prime Minister to act swiftly to alleviate the water crisis in Delhi,” Atishi concluded.
