NEW DELHI: The collapse of the northern grid around 2.30 am on Monday led to a massive disruption in the distribution of water in Delhi. All water treatment plants came to a stand still and not production took place between then and 6.30 am.
Supply was restored to plants as a priority at 6.30 am. The plants Bawana and Nangloi water treatment were given the power at 7.30 am. Part of the production occurred before the power went off and that this had been pumped into underground reservoirs. However, even with UGRS without electricity, water could not be distributed to the colonies, "said an official of Delhi Jal Board.
Practically the whole city was affected with only a handful of colonies receive water supply in the morning. "Once power was restored, production resumed at all the plants and the source of the night will be normal in all areas," said a DJB official. He added: "As the good weather, demand was very high and we were able to cut the supply to some areas to ensure a more equitable distribution."
Supply was restored to plants as a priority at 6.30 am. The plants Bawana and Nangloi water treatment were given the power at 7.30 am. Part of the production occurred before the power went off and that this had been pumped into underground reservoirs. However, even with UGRS without electricity, water could not be distributed to the colonies, "said an official of Delhi Jal Board.
Practically the whole city was affected with only a handful of colonies receive water supply in the morning. "Once power was restored, production resumed at all the plants and the source of the night will be normal in all areas," said a DJB official. He added: "As the good weather, demand was very high and we were able to cut the supply to some areas to ensure a more equitable distribution."
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