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Delhi Water Cut: The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has announced flushing of underground reservoirs (UGRs) and booster pumping stations as part of its annual maintenance programme. Due to this, water supply will be disrupted/low pressure in many areas of North-West Delhi on March 18 and 19, 2026. DJB has appealed to the residents to store water in advance

Dates: March 18, 2026 and March 19, 2026

Reason: Annual cleaning (flushing) of UGR and booster pumping stations

Objective: Maintain water quality and ensure system cleanliness

Effect: Supply will be completely cut off or at low pressure

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Affected Areas On March 18 

Pitampura BPS

Nehru Camp JJCpur

204/240 Madipur

Jain Colony

Sectors 28, 29, 34 and 35 Rohini

SFSS Sector

Gupta Colony

Narela DDA Area

Shahbad Extension

Prahlad Vihar

Pappu Colony

748 Shivaji Enclave

Haiderpur BPS

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Affected Areas On March 19 

Phase-II Metro Vihar

Adarsh Nagar

Shahbad Extension

Prahlad Vihar

Sector 7 and 8 Rohini

Jain Colony

Gupta Colony

Pocket 5 and 6 Sector 35 Rohini

Advice For Residents

-Do not waste water at all

-Call for water tankers in case of emergency

-Emergency Contact Number Central Control Room: 1916

-Punjabi Bagh Water Emergency: 011-25223658

-Ashok Vihar Water Emergency: 011-24306089

-Water Emergency: 011-27700789, 27700474

-Paschim Vihar Water Emergency: 011-25274679, 2527259, 25272560

The DJB has advised residents to stock up on water in advance as needed. Water tankers will be provided in case of emergencies.


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