Residents in Southwest Delhi are currently facing a significant water supply disruption that will last for forty-eight hours. The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has halted the water supply starting from Wednesday morning to conduct critical infrastructure work at the Dwarka Water Treatment Plant. This shutdown impacts major hubs including the IGI Airport and the entire Dwarka Sub-city, with officials urging citizens to use available water judiciously until services resume on Friday.
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Why is the water supply stopped and when will it return?
The water cut began at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, and is scheduled to continue until 11:00 AM on Friday, February 27, 2026. The Delhi Jal Board is carrying out interconnection work for a newly laid 1,500 mm twin raw water pipeline in the Bhagya Vihar area. This engineering work at the Dwarka WTP is necessary to fix potential leakage points and improve the long-term water pressure in the region. Once the work is completed on Friday morning, supply will be restored gradually, though it may take a few hours for full pressure to reach the tail-end areas.
Which areas in Delhi are facing water cuts?
Nearly 50 localities are experiencing a total or partial water shutdown during this period. The disruption covers high-density residential zones, villages, and key commercial centers. The affected areas include:
- Major Hubs: Dwarka Sub-city (All Sectors), Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, and ICCC (Yashobhoomi).
- Residential Areas: Uttam Nagar, Mahavir Enclave, Sagar Pur, and the Raj Nagar Phases.
- Villages & Localities: Najafgarh, Palam, Bijwasan, Kapashera, Binda Pur, Pochanpur, Bharthal, and Madhu Vihar.
Emergency contact and tanker details
The Delhi Jal Board has expressed regret for the inconvenience caused by this maintenance work. To manage the crisis, water tankers have been deployed to strategic points across Southwest Delhi. Residents who have exhausted their stored water can request a tanker by calling the DJB helpline number 1916. You can also contact local water emergency centers for assistance. Authorities have requested everyone to use water sparingly as the demand for tankers is expected to be very high during these two days.
