Archive · 28 May 2025
Gurgaon Faces Water Crisis as Basai Plant Reserves Dwindle
Gurgaon is running low on water because one of its two water treatment plants, Basai, isn't getting enough water from the Gurgaon channel.
This plant has less than two days' worth of water left.
The authorities are working on getting water from another plant to help.
Some residents have already noticed lower water pressure.
The main issue isn't the ability to make water but the water getting wasted or misused.
Basai water treatment plant has less than two days of water reserve.
Shortfall due to reduced supply from the Gurgaon channel.
Erratic supply and power failures have affected the plant.
GMDA is transferring water from Chandu Budhera plant to stabilize supply.
Residents report low water pressure in some areas.
- Who
- GMDA, Irrigation Department, and residents of Gurgaon
- What
- Water shortage due to reduced supply to the Basai treatment plant.
- When
- Supply issues observed over the past two months; critical shortage currently.
- Where
- Gurgaon, specifically affecting sectors supplied by Basai WTP.
- Why
- Reduced water supply from the Gurgaon channel, erratic supply, and power failures.
- City
- Gurgaon
- Affected Plant
- Basai Water Treatment Plant
- Water Source Shortfall
- Gurgaon Channel
- Current Water Reserve at Basai
- Less than two days
- Entities Involved
- GMDA, Irrigation Department
- Alternative Supply
- Chandu Budhera WTP
- Areas supplied by Basai
- Sectors 1-23, Sadar Bazar, Palam Vihar, etc.
Sources
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