India, March 13 -- With temperatures soaring, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday reviewed the preparations to ensure the capital does not face a water shortage.

She said water demand in the city rises significantly during the summer months, while overall production remains almost the same. Keeping this in mind, the Government has prepared the 'Summer Action Plan-2026' to ensure adequate water supply across Delhi, provide quick relief to areas facing shortages, and address public complaints promptly.

Officials informed the meeting that Delhi, with a population of around 2.5 crore, requires about 1,250 million gallons of water per day (MGD) as per standard norms. At present, the city receives roughly 1,000 MGD, and the summer ac...