Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:48am on 31 May 2024,Friday Weather & Environment
Delhi government petitions Supreme Court for additional water supply from neighboring states due to severe shortage amid scorching temperatures. The capital faces acute water scarcity, with long queues for tanker fills. Areas like Sanjay Camp and Geeta Colony hit hardest. Temperatures nearing 50 degrees Celsius exacerbate the crisis. The AAP-led government imposes ₹2,000 fines for water wastage and deploys 200 teams to enforce penalties. Weather office warns of prolonged heatwave, urging hydration and caution. Delhi stresses collective responsibility in meeting the capital's essential needs.
