Munak Canal Breach Fixed, Delhi's Dwarka Plant Water Supply to Normalize by Saturday

The Munak Canal breach that caused flooding in Bawana and disrupted water supply across Delhi has been repaired, the Delhi government announced on Friday. In a late-night statement, it mentioned that water is expected to reach the Dwarka plant by Saturday morning.

Residents have faced water shortages since the breach in one of the canal's sub-branches, which supplies water from Haryana to Delhi, occurred late Wednesday. Delhi Water Minister Atishi explained, "The embankment was breached at the Bawana entry point. A 7-metre-wide and 15-metre-long soil embankment has been built now. Its compression has also been done. The concrete lining work is on... It takes about five to six hours for the concrete to set. We are expecting that Haryana will release water in Munak Canal at around 7 am tomorrow."

Water Supply Restoration

According to Atishi, water supply from the Dwarka plant is likely to resume by Saturday morning. She added that a team from the Haryana Irrigation Department, which constructed and maintains the Munak Canal, is on-site and being assisted by a team from the Delhi Jal Board.

The breach occurred between midnight and 2 am on Thursday, causing water from the canal to flood several areas of Bawana. This incident affected water treatment plants in Dwarka, Hyderpur, Bawana, and Nangloi.

Health and Safety Measures

Atishi also mentioned that water has been cleared from the affected areas and a health camp was set up for medical provisions. "Today, a health camp was set up for medical provisions, and over 100 people got their check-ups done, as waterborne diseases can occur in such situations," she said.

The electric power supply has been restored in all affected areas, and residents have returned to their homes. Food provisions were made available until Friday morning to assist those impacted by the flooding.

The minister highlighted that a soil embankment measuring 7 metres wide and 15 metres long has been constructed at the breach site. The concrete lining work is ongoing and takes about five to six hours to set properly.

Atishi assured that efforts are being made to ensure that Haryana releases water into the Munak Canal around 7 am on Saturday. This will help restore normalcy in water supply from the Dwarka plant.

The Delhi government remains vigilant in addressing any further issues arising from this incident and ensuring that residents receive adequate support during this period.