Delhi Jal Board VC Vinay Mishra visits Sonia Vihar plant amid water shortage

NEW DELHI: Amid concerns of water shortage, Delhi Jal Board vice-chairperson Vinay Mishra inspected the Sonia Vihar water treatment plant on Sunday and said AAP govt will soon have a dialogue with Haryana.Mishra alleged that Delhi's water production took a hit due to industrial waste from Haryana crippling the Sonia Vihar and Bhagirathi plants, which were operating below capacity. "AAP govt is firm in securing clean water for Delhi and is set to have a critical dialogue with Haryana govt," Mishra said.Delhi govt said the Bhagirathi and Sonia Vihar WTPs were affected due to maintenance in the Upper Ganga Canal till Oct 30. Due to the presence of ammonia in the Yamuna, there was a 30% reduction in production. "Haryana is dumping industrial waste into the Yamuna," Mishra said. Delhi BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor said govt "failed" to ensure proper supply.