Minister Seethakka reviews drinking water supply, directs officials to prevent shortages

Hyderabad: Minister Danasari Anasuya Seethakka reviewed drinking water supply arrangements at the Erramanzil Rural Water Supply (RWS) office. She directed officials to prevent shortages amid concerns over El Niño conditions. The minister called for advance measures to ensure uninterrupted water access across Telangana.

Engineer-in-Chief Krupakar Reddy attended the review meeting. Chief engineers, superintending engineers and executive engineers from various regions also participated. During the meeting, Seethakka examined reservoir-wise water storage levels. She also reviewed drinking water distribution in rural areas.

The minister sought detailed field reports on water availability across the state’s reservoirs. In addition, she assessed the current supply situation in villages. She stressed the need for precautionary measures ahead of possible shortages.

Drinking water supply must remain uninterrupted, Seethakka tells officials

Seethakka directed officials to monitor water availability continuously. She said no area should face a drinking water crisis. Therefore, departments must take preventive action before shortages emerge. She also called for close monitoring of reservoir storage and rural supply conditions.

Meanwhile, the minister emphasised the need to maintain uninterrupted drinking water supply. She instructed engineering officials to remain alert to changes in water availability. Accordingly, they must respond promptly wherever supply problems arise.

The review focused on preparations for possible shortages linked to El Niño conditions. Seethakka asked officials to use field reports for better planning. She stressed that rural communities must continue receiving drinking water without disruption.