Gurugram News: No Water Supply In These Areas For 12 Hours On Friday, Know Why

Gurugram Water Crisis: GMDA PRO Neha Sharma said there will be no water supply to Old Gurugram for 12 hours. She appealed to the people to make alternative water arrangements.

Gurugram News: Residents of Gurugram, particularly in the older parts of the city, are set to face a significant water supply interruption. The water supply will be suspended for 12 hours on Friday. Residents have been requested urged to make necessary arrangements.

The offical reason cited for the disruption in water supply is certain repair work at the Basai Water Treatment Plant.

Neha Sharma, the public relations officer of Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), stated that the Basai Water Treatment Plant is essential for the water supply to the entire city. The planned repair work necessitates halting water distribution from 10 AM to 10 PM. She said residents should make alternative water supplies arrangements in advance to mitigate the inconvenience caused by this essential maintenance work.

Approximately 1 million residents will be impacted by this water supply disruption. The areas affected include Sector 4, Sector 5, Sector 9, Sector 14, Sector 17, Sector 18, Sector 21, Sector 22, Sector 23, Sector 23A, Gurgaon Village, Dayanand Colony, Rajeev Nagar, Sheetla Colony, Dharma Colony, Ashok Vihar Phase 1, Ashok Vihar Phase 2, Chauma Gaon, HSIIDC, Maulaheda, Dundaheda, and Carterpuri. 

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Haryana Weather Update: Light Showers Expected

For the past several days, residents of Haryana have been struggling with intense heat. The meteorological department has predicted that the monsoon is likely to become active again in the state from Thursday, July 18. This could lead to a drop in temperature, providing significant relief from the heat.

In many places across the state, temperatures have been hovering around 40 degrees Celsius for the past few days. Earlier, the mercury had soared to 48 degrees Celsius, but light rains before the monsoon caused a decrease in temperatures.

Winds coming from the northwest had increased the temperature in the state, weakening the monsoon. However, the monsoon is expected to become active again from today, Thursday, July 18. The formation of a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal has weakened the monsoon, leading to a possibility of light showers in a few places in Haryana over the next 24 hours.

During this period, many areas in Haryana will experience cloudy skies, while some places may see intense sunlight and humidity, increasing discomfort for residents. According to the met office, the temperature in Haryana is currently between 38 and 40 degrees Celsius. If the monsoon becomes active, a drop in temperature can be expected.

Farmers are particularly troubled by the lack of rain. This year, the entire state of Haryana has received significantly less rainfall than normal. There are still nine districts in Haryana where rainfall has been below average, which is detrimental to the crops.