With temperatures nearing 50 degrees in outer Delhi, water demand has surged. Water distribution will now be prioritized based on demand, with some areas changing to a single daily supply.
Receiving an average of 200 fire calls daily
Fire incidents in Delhi have risen. Residential areas, hospitals, and parked vehicles have been affected. Delhi Fire Services attend to an approximate of 200 calls a day. There's a 25% increase from last year's 160 calls during the summer.
Evidence suggests that as of May 26 this year, we've received 2991 fire-related calls compared to the previous year's 1422 by the same date.
Escalating Fire Incidents
Chief Atul Garg advises maintaining electrical safety at homes and institutions. Wires should be checked to ensure they can handle the increased load, especially as air conditioners run longer during summers. Local circuit breakers can prevent hazards by tripping under heavy equipment strain.
The struggle for water amidst the heat
Delhi is battling water scarcity during the fierce summer. Residents in some areas wait alongside sewage drains for hours for water tankers. In Baljit Nagar, within the Patel Nagar Assembly, large containers await the scarce supply from water board tankers.
Locals claim that during this intense heat, the government provides only a few tankers per week, leading to the need for collecting water in large containers for use over several days.
