Hyderabad: The city could face a Hyderabad water shortage for eight months, with supplies from Manjeera and Singur expected to fall short by 100 million gallons per day (MGD). Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) Managing Director Ashok Reddy issued the warning. He said the shortfall could continue from January to September.
The city would have to meet its water needs without relying on Manjeera and Singur during this period. To bridge the gap, the water board was arranging supplies from alternative sources.
Ashok Reddy said the board was supplying 100 MGD from the Godavari. It was also preparing to draw another 10 to 15 MGD from the Krishna river.
Hyderabad water shortage: Board plans supplies from alternative sources
The board was also exploring the option of drawing 5 MGD from Osman Sagar. These measures could cover around 60 per cent of the expected deficit, Ashok Reddy said.
However, a shortfall of 20 to 40 per cent could still remain. Areas between Patancheru and Narsingi, which have around three lakh water connections, were likely to face supply problems.
Ashok Reddy said seven Assembly constituencies in Hyderabad would face water shortages. Serilingampally could experience a particularly severe deficit, with the shortfall potentially reaching 80 per cent.
He attributed the worsening situation to declining groundwater levels and falling water levels in reservoirs and projects. These conditions were putting further pressure on the city’s supply system.