India, May 31 -- Facing a worsening water shortage across several parts of the capital, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has ordered immediate emergency measures to improve water supply and tackle public complaints.

During a high-level review meeting, the Chief Minister directed officials to increase water tanker operations, monitor leakages closely, and ensure quick response to areas facing severe shortages.

The crisis has been linked to a sharp drop in raw water availability in the Yamuna near Wazirabad, combined with rising summer demand.

According to officials, Delhi currently requires around 1,250 million gallons of water per day during peak summer, while production has fallen to nearly 900 MGD, creating a significant supply gap....