As the National Capital and NCR continue to grapple with heatwave which was lead to water crisis. After severe water shortage was reported from several residential areas in the city over the last week, the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has started imposing fines on individuals misusing drinking water for activities such as washing cars and courtyards, officials said adding that teams were formed on Monday to visit such areas and check the situation on the ground.

According to officials, at least 20 families were found washing their vehicles and courtyards and were fined on the spot for ₹2,000 each. These families were found wasting drinking water even as residents of many areas have been facing a severe water crisis and were dependent on water tankers to meet daily needs.

MCG commissioner Narhari Singh Bangar said that continuous misuse may lead to the disconnection of water supply and sealing of the property.

Bangar said the campaign against misuse of water will continue since wastage by a few residents prevents others from accessing their fair share of water and leads to inconvenience.

The MCG commissioner said that residents should not misuse drinking water and instead adopt water conservation measures to ensure supply for every citizen.