VOICED : Indias fast growing cities face water crisis

The video discusses the severe water scarcity in Delhi and India due to lack of piped water, forcing families to rely on tankers with uncertain water quality. Population growth and urbanization have exacerbated the crisis, with national water supply predicted to fall below demand by 2030. Urban expansion has dried up natural water sources, and illegal water extraction by private mafias worsens the situation. Campaigners urge government action, but face bureaucratic hurdles. Delhi's chief minister promises free water, but challenges persist as cities grow and population increases.

What is one of the main reasons families in Delhi have to buy water?

• The government provides free water.

• Water is only available during certain hours.

• Water is too expensive.

• There is no piped water supply.

What has contributed to the drying up of ponds in Delhi?

• Government intervention

• Increased rainfall

• Construction of concrete roads

• Natural disasters

Who is exacerbating the water crisis by sourcing water illegally?

• Government officials

• Environmental activists

• Private water mafias

• Local farmers

What has Delhi's new chief minister promised to do regarding water supply?

• Ban the use of water tankers

• Provide free water to residents

• Build new water reservoirs

• Increase water prices

What is a major challenge that India faces in terms of water supply by 2030?

• Water supply will remain constant.

• Water supply will exceed demand.

• Water supply will meet demand.

• Water supply will fall below demand by 50%.