Delhi Jal Board (DJB) on Wednesday announced that they will be imposing a challan worth Rs 2,000 on anyone found wasting water amidst an intense heatwave. This decision was taken while keeping the water crisis in the national capital in view.

Under the drive, overflow of water tanks, washing of cars and other vehicles, and use of domestic water supply for construction and commercial purposes are not allowed.

The board will deploy 200 teams across the national capital to crackdown upon violators who will be found wasting water. The AAP government has also ordered the disconnection of any illegal water connections on construction sites or commercial establishments.

The teams will be deployed from 8 am tomorrow morning.

In an official letter, Delhi water minister Atishi stated: "There is an acute heat wave in Delhi and a shortage of water supply since Haryana is not releasing Delhi's share of water. Under these circumstances, the conservation of water becomes extremely important. However, it has been seen that there is serious wastage of water in many parts of Delhi. There are also illegal connections taken by construction sites and commercial establishments, from water supply meant for domestic use. There is a need to crack down on this misuse of water. "

Source: India Today