Archive · 22 May 2025
Delhi Water Supply to Be Shut Down for 24 Hours
On Thursday, some areas in Delhi will not have water for 24 hours.
This is because of work being done on a water pipe.
About the affected residents are asked to use water wisely.
The water shutdown will last from 5 pm Thursday to 5 pm Friday.
Water tankers can be requested by contacting the helpline.
This helps with the desilting and drain remodelling work which are in preparation for the monsoon season.
The DJB is helping with the situation.
Water supply will be disrupted for 24 hours in several parts of Delhi.
The disruption is due to drain repair work.
The shutdown will be in force from 5 pm Thursday to 5 pm Friday.
Affected areas include Rajghat, Wazirabad, and others.
Water tankers will be available on demand via helpline 1916.
- Who
- Residents of affected areas in Delhi.
- What
- 24-hour water supply disruption.
- When
- From 5 pm Thursday to 5 pm Friday.
- Where
- Parts of Central South Delhi including Rajghat, Wazirabad, Signature Bridge, LNJP Hospital, World Health Organisation, Indraprastha Estate, Bhairon Marg, Delhi Zoo, and Greater Kailash.
- Why
- Due to drain repair work, raising of a main pipeline, and in preparation for the monsoon season.
- Shutdown Duration
- 24 hours
- Affected Areas
- Parts of Delhi
- Reason for Shutdown
- Drain repair work
- Shutdown Period
- 5 pm Thursday to 5 pm Friday
- Involved Department
- Delhi Jal Board (DJB)
- Helpline Number
- 1916
