As temperatures rise in Delhi, so does the water crisis in the city. In response, Aam Aadmi Party leaders are set to meet with Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena to discuss solutions. Meanwhile, Delhi Water Minister Atishi refuses to end her hunger strike until the Haryana government provides enough water for the city's 28 lakh residents. She claims that Haryana has been holding back 100 MGD of promised water, exacerbating the situation.
The shortage of water supply in Delhi has caused tensions to rise as Water Minister Atishi and the Lt Governor's Office engage in a heated clash over the presence of a "tanker mafia" in the city. Atishi has called for an investigation into senior officials of DJB, accusing them of having illegal connections with the "tanker mafia" and causing a decrease in the number of water tankers deployed in the city. However, the L-G's office has refuted these claims and instead placed blame on Atishi for her false allegations and for causing tensions with the Haryana government, who has been providing Delhi with its mandated share of water.