India, May 10 -- The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) on Saturday said that construction of a new 100 MLD water treatment plant (WTP) at Chandu Budhera will be completed by the end of May, increasing the city's water supply capacity from 670 MLD to 770 MLD ahead of peak summer demand.

The plant is being constructed at a cost of Rs.52.5 crore, and it will start supplying water in June, said officials.

Currently, GMDA supplies 670 MLD water through its treatment plants at Basai (270 MLD) and Chandu Budhera (470 MLD). Officials anticipate that the additional capacity will enhance supply, especially in tail-end sectors that experience shortages during the summer months.

"The fifth water treatment plant, with a capacity of...