Delhi graveyard, surrounding areas face drinking water crisis

Jadid Qabristan Ahle Islam and its surrounding areas have been facing shortage of drinking water for the past one and a half months. The problem has become acute with increasing number of bodies being brought to the graveyard as many are dying of coronavirus and extreme weather conditions in the summer season.

New Delhi: People living and working in and around 'Jadid Qabristan Ahle Islam' area near ITO here have been facing acute shortage of drinking water for the past one and half months with no supply from the Delhi Jal Board, and the problem has become more painful in view of increased number of bodies coming to the graveyard.

"There has been no water supply for a long time and we are forced to drink raw water," Mashkur, in-charge of the graveyard, told ETV Bharat here.

"More bodies are being brought here these days as fatalities have increased due to coronavirus and the on-going summer season and water is very essential for everyone coming here," he said, adding that officials concerned have been informed about the problem.

He said all concerned have been informed about the problem many times but there has been no response from anywhere till date.

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However, the water tanker facility has been arranged of late, he said, adding that it was made possible only after a number of people raised the issue with the government officials.

People living in the area interacted with the ETV Bharat and expressed concern over the situation.