Delhi water crisis: Supreme Court flags inaction by Delhi government against water tanker mafias

The Supreme Court directed the Delhi government to submit a report on its actions against "water tanker mafias" allegedly diverting water intended for addressing Delhi's water crisis. Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and Prasanna B Varale noted concerns over water diversion from Himachal Pradesh not reaching Delhi and warned of police intervention if the issue persists. \r

The Delhi government assured measures against water wastage and affirmed that all tankers belong to the Delhi Jal Board. The Court instructed Delhi to file a detailed affidavit on steps taken to prevent water loss. The matter involves a petition by Delhi seeking water supply facilitation from Haryana to Himachal Pradesh amid a heatwave crisis.