New Delhi, May 31 -- Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday chaired a high-level review meeting on the ongoing water crisis, directing officials to intensify emergency measures including pumping from the dry Yamuna riverbed, ramping up tanker operations, and diverting raw water to sustain treatment plants. The meeting, attended by water minister Parvesh Verma, DJB vice-chairperson Satish Upadhyay, chief secretary Rajiv Verma, and DJB CEO Vijay Bidhuri, was told Delhi requires 1,250 MGD during summer while production has dropped to 900 MGD. Water levels at Wazirabad fell sharply from the normal pond level of 674.5 feet to nearly 668 feet, reducing production by 80-100 MGD. "This situation has been aggravated by the prolonged dry spell in the upper reaches of the Yamuna," Verma said. Emergency pumping from the dry riverbed will contribute 40 MGD, while 130 MGD has been diverted through the Twin Mains system. The Wazirabad plant continues operating at only 50% capacity, with cascading effects across north, central, and east Delhi. Over 980 DJB tankers are making 6,000-plus daily trips citywide. Haryana has assured a minimum supply of 1,000 cusecs through the Munak Canal after Gupta spoke to counterpart Nayab Singh Saini. "Protecting the interests of Delhi and ensuring drinking water availability are among the highest priorities of the government," Gupta said. Long-term measures include an IIT-Roorkee feasibility study on a dedicated pipeline network, new treatment plant construction, and a phased dual water supply system....