India, April 21 -- With water demand soaring alongside rising mercury, the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has set a target of supplying 1,000 million gallons per day (MGD) during peak summer months under its summer action plan. As part of this plan, the DJB is ramping up its fleet of tankers, increasing tubewells and ranney wells, and expanding access through public hydrants, officials said.

Addressing a gathering in Burari during the flag-off ceremony of 1,111 GPS-enabled tankers, Delhi chief secretary Dharmendra said, "The summer season has started, and now the biggest challenge is to provide timely and adequate water to every citizen. These tankers will help provide water, especially in JJ clusters, unauthorised colonies, and areas where suppl...