June 13, 2024 2:01 PM

Delhi water crisis: SC directs Delhi govt to approach Yamuna River Board

The Supreme Court today directed the Delhi government to seek water supply from the Upper Yamuna River Board as Himachal Pradesh took a U-turn and told the top court that it did not have surplus water to spare.   A vacation bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and Prasanna B Varale issued the directive. The Delhi government must submit an application to the Yamuna River Board by 5 pm, requesting water on humanitarian grounds.   This decision came after Himachal Pradesh withdrew ...