New Delhi, April 1 -- Delhi has long struggled with water scarcity, a crisis that has worsened in recent years due to a combination of rapid urbanisation, rising population and climate change.

The city's dependency on a finite number of water sources has led to increasing pressure on its water supply. The Yamuna River, once a key source of water, is now heavily polluted, further exacerbating the problem.

Groundwater levels, which many rely on for daily use, have been depleting at an alarming rate, with many areas seeing a decline of several metres annually.

Delhi's struggle for water: A growing crisis The situation is particularly dire in the context of an ever-expanding population, which has added millions to Delhi's inhabitants, all ...