Delhi battles toxic air, receding Yamuna water levels, dirty water in posh colonies

Delhi is facing multiple civic challenges this summer, including severe air pollution, a looming water shortage, and a contaminated water crisis. While evening showers brought temperatures down to thirty-six degrees, the city continues to battle poor air quality. The government is testing new technologies, such as filterless air purifiers, electric vehicle-mounted anti-smoke guns, and devices to capture vehicular emissions. Simultaneously, the Yamuna river has receded near Wazirabad, raising concerns over water shortages due to inadequate supplies. Furthermore, residents in premium South Delhi colonies are receiving sewage-mixed tap water. The contaminated water supply has led to mounting health fears, with residents reporting stomach infections and diarrhoea. Authorities suspect that ongoing residential construction work has damaged underground pipelines, causing sewage to mix with the drinking water supply. Residents have been advised to boil water, but many are demanding a permanent solution to the severe contamination crisis.