Meeting of the Board of Directors of Delhi Jal (File photo: DJB/X)
Delhi Water Minister Atishi has directed the Chief Secretary to convene an emergency meeting after complaints were received about blue foaming water coming out of taps in houses in Peeragarhi.
According to a statement, the situation came to light after a video circulated on social media showing blue foaming water coming out of taps of houses in Peeragarhi.
The urgency was stated as follows: “This could be just the tip of a larger underlying problem and could have very serious consequences in the future. This must be addressed immediately.”
The minister directed the chief secretary to convene an emergency meeting of all senior officials of the departments concerned, the statement said.
“The Chief Secretary is directed to convene a meeting with senior officials, take up polluting units and submit a detailed report by 5 p.m. on Monday, July 29,” the report said.
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First print: Jul 27, 2024 | 11:05 PM IST