Several parts of West Delhi will face a temporary water supply disruption on Friday, April 24, 2026, due to scheduled maintenance and pipeline commissioning work, according to an official advisory issued by the Delhi Jal Board (DJB). The shutdown is expected to remain in effect from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, impacting multiple residential and commercial areas across the region.
In a post on X, the Delhi Jal Board stated that the maintenance work is being carried out to improve the overall water supply system. The process involves disconnecting an old water pipeline in the Uttam Nagar area and connecting a new one. As a result, water supply will be affected during the scheduled hours, and residents have been advised to store sufficient water in advance to avoid inconvenience.
The areas likely to be impacted include Udyog Nagar DSIIDC, Jwalapuri R Block, GH-12, Paschim Vihar, Rishal Garden, Chander Vihar, Ranholaa Baprola, Jai Vihar GOC, Chanchal Park, LIG Flats Hastal, Press Enclave, Hastal Vihar, Vikas Nagar GOC, Uttam Nagar GOC, Om Vihar Phases 1 to 5, Maharani Enclave, Ram Chander Enclave, Pratap Enclave, Shiv Nagar, Rajan Vihar, L1, L2 and L3 Blocks, Mohan Garden, D.K. Road, Shakti Vihar, Anand Vihar, Gurpreet Nagar, Dal Mill Road, Yadav Enclave, Roop Vihar, Mehta Enclave, Gupta Enclave, Fish Market, Booster Command areas, Sishram Park, E Block East Uttam Nagar, Indra Park Extension, Ram Dutt Enclave, Jain Park, Matiala Extension, Sukhi Ram Park, Nanhey Park and adjoining colonies and villages.
The disruption is expected to impact daily routines, especially for households and businesses dependent on regular water supply. To ease the situation, the DJB has arranged for water tankers, which residents can request if needed.
For assistance during the disruption, residents can contact the Central Control Room at 1916 or 011-23938495. Additional helpline numbers include Nangloi water emergency services at 9971325002 and 8527995819, the NWS toll-free number 18001217744, Najafgarh water emergency at 8527995818 and 9599089236, and Madhu Vihar water emergency at 9213975027 and 9868619623. Residents are advised to plan accordingly and use water judiciously during the disruption period as the authorities work to upgrade the infrastructure for improved supply in the future.