New Delhi, June 28 -- Water tanker trips in Delhi rose by 77% in May this year compared to the same month last year, underlining the severity of the summer water crisis, according to Delhi Jal Board (DJB) data. While 106,501 tanker trips were recorded in May 2025, the number jumped to 188,618 in May 2026 -- an increase of 82,117 trips, DJB said. Parts of the city have been grappling with water supply shortages and contamination since the second half of May, due to the Yamuna running dry. The city faced a shortfall of over 100 million gallons per day (MGD), leading to supply cuts, low pressure and water rationing. A DJB official said tankers are pressed into service during peak summer emergencies and contamination cases. DJB said the average...