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National capital dries up
Updated On: 31 May, 2024 08:55 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Amid a scorching heatwave, officials gather to address severe water shortages in Delhi; Minister Atishi blames Haryana for halting Delhi’s Yamuna share
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Residents collect drinking water from a tanker at Vivekananda Colony
The Delhi government will on Thursday hold an emergency meeting regarding the water crisis that the city is facing amid a prevailing heatwave, officials said. The national capital is facing water shortage due to unprecedented summer heat with temperatures hovering around the 50 degrees Celsius mark in parts of the city.
The meeting, to be held at noon, will be attended by Water Minister Atishi, Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj, the chief secretary and other senior officers, they said. Atishi has alleged shortage in water supply due to the share of Delhi in Yamuna being stopped by Haryana.
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