India, June 21 -- Residents report shortages, contamination, and mounting dependence on private tankers.

South Delhi is facing a deepening water crisis this summer, with several neighbourhoods reporting irregular supply, low pressure, and episodes of contaminated water. The situation has intensified with rising temperatures and increased dependence on water tankers, exposing structural weaknesses in the city's distribution network managed by the Delhi Jal Board (DJB).

Residents from colonies such as Green Park, Hauz Khas, Dakshinpuri, Gulmohar Park, and South Extension have reported erratic supply schedules, often receiving water only for a few hours or not at all on certain days. In several cases, complaints have also been made about d...