Black, Sewage-Mixed Water in Delhi? India Today Exposes Drinking Water Crisis | Delhi Water Crisis

On this Special Report, Shreya Chatterjee investigates the alarming state of drinking water in the national capital. Following the tragic deaths of ten people in Indore due to contaminated water, India Today’s exposé reveals a similar systemic breakdown in Delhi. In areas like Namdhari Colony in Ramesh Nagar and Mayur Vihar Phase 2, residents are being supplied with water that is visibly black, foul-smelling, and mixed with sewage. Shreya Chatterjee notes, 'This is drinking water. Supplied straight from government pipelines', highlighting the dire reality on the ground. The report further uncovers official Delhi Jal Board documents from October to December 2025, where the agency itself admits to contamination in zones like Dwarka and Nangloi. Despite these internal admissions and the visible health risks to citizens, there is a perceived lack of urgency from the authorities. The programme serves as a stark warning to the government to act before negligence leads to a fatal tragedy similar to the one witnessed in Madhya Pradesh.