The residents of South Extension Part II, an affluent neighbourhood, aren’t immune from water problems.

The direct pipeline supply to the locality has been disrupted and the water tanker supply has allegedly been diverted. The residents’ welfare association has decided to protest outside the local DJB office if water supply isn’t restored.

Gaurav Khosla, general secretary, South Extension II Welfare Association, said, "There are residents here who haven’t got water for 3-4 days. We get empty assurances from Delhi Jal Board officials about fixing pipeline problems. We used to get water tankers when requested, but lately it seems they have been rerouted to other areas. We prepare lists of houses facing problems and send it to DJB officials, but only a few get water."

Many residents of B, K, and G blocks are forced to purchase water twice a day due to the water shortage. Veena Murgai, 82, of B block wakes up around 4am daily to check for water in the taps. "Usually disappointed, I start calling the DJB helpline to order a water tanker. I also approached the RWA for help. We used to get water tankers earlier, but in the past few days, the tankers come just once in two-three days,” she fulminated as reported by TOI.

“I am a senior citizen but it seems DJB is not interested in helping me. Why do we pay taxes? Is it to have daily fights for basic requirements like water?"

Some colony residents have obtained permission for borewells, but the water is saline and unsuitable for washing machines and other appliances. Poonam Kanwal, a B block resident who teaches in Delhi University, relies on tanker water now. "The authorities should think about how we can solve our drinking water problems when we have jobs to concentrate on. The piped supply has dried up and the water tanker comes in two or three days. We buy two big bottles of water every day to manage our drinking water needs," said Kanwal, who does not have access to a borewell.