India, Oct. 22 -- Residents of several central Delhi neighbourhoods should expect less water in their taps and possibly a different taste from tonight. The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has said the Upper Ganga Canal will stay closed from midnight of October 21 until midnight of November 8, and

supply in the affected areas may be reduced throughout this period.

The closure is for scheduled annual maintenance and repair work. As a result, the Sonia Vihar Water Treatment Plant (WTP) will be shut down. During these days, water will be supplied from the Yamuna River instead. The NDMC has warned that the taste of the water may vary because of the change in source. The civic body has also said that a reduction in supply is expected in th...