Delhi water alert: Supply to be disrupted on April 6–7. Check affected areas

Parts of Delhi will face water supply disruption on April 6–7 due to annual maintenance by the Delhi Jal Board. Residents in affected areas are advised to store water in advance and use helpline numbers for tanker services.

In Short

• Water supply in parts of Delhi will be disrupted on April 6 and 7
• DJB to conduct annual flushing of reservoirs and pumping stations
• Affected areas include Sultanpuri, Mangolpuri and Rohini pockets

Residents in parts of Delhi are likely to face water supply disruptions on April 6 and 7, 2026, as the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) undertakes its annual maintenance work. The civic body has issued an advisory asking citizens in affected areas to store adequate water in advance.

According to the Delhi Jal Board, the disruption is due to the annual flushing of underground reservoirs and booster pumping stations. This routine maintenance is essential to ensure clean water supply and improve the efficiency of the distribution system.

During this process, water supply is temporarily halted or reduced in certain areas to allow proper cleaning and upkeep of infrastructure.

Which areas in Delhi will be affected by the water cut?

The water supply will be impacted across multiple areas over two days:

Areas affected on April 6, 2026

• Sultanpuri area
• Mangolpuri
• Sector-2 Pocket-4 Rohini

Filling Point & Karala Village and surrounding areas

Areas affected on April 7, 2026

• Sultanpuri area
• Sector-3 Pocket-F 23 Rohini
• Sector-3 Pocket-A-1 Rohini
• Filling Point & Karala Village and surrounding areas
• Sector-3 Pocket-B 10 Rohini
• Sector-3 Pocket-C 12 Rohini

Residents in these localities should prepare in advance to avoid inconvenience.

Advisory for residents

The Delhi Jal Board has advised people to:

• Store sufficient water for daily needs
• Use water judiciously during the disruption period
• Reach out to helpline services if needed
• Water tankers will be deployed in affected areas to provide relief.

FAQs

1. How long will the water supply be interrupted?

The disruption is expected to last for one day in each listed area, depending on the maintenance schedule. However, normal supply may take some time to fully restore after the flushing process is completed.

2. Is there a helpline number for water related queries in Delhi?

Yes, residents can contact the following helpline numbers for assistance:

• Water Emergency Helpline: 1916
• Central Control Room (DJB): 1916, 23527679, 23538495
• Mangolpuri OHT: 27294132, 27915531

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