India, July 28 -- Four days after a leak in the Munak canal disrupted Delhi's water supply, residents in several parts of the Capital continued to face erratic supply on Monday, with some localities also reporting contaminated water. While officials said the breach has been repaired and supply is gradually returning to normal, the latest disruption has again highlighted the fragile condition of Delhi's most critical raw water lifeline.

The latest incident marks at least the fourth breach or major damage to the Munak canal system in recent years, reinforcing concerns over the upkeep of the infrastructure that carries the largest share of Delhi's water from Haryana.

According to a government official, who asked not to be identified, the d...