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The Hyderabad water board replaced the damaged Manjeera pipeline on a war-footing and restored supply to Manikonda locality by Wednesday morning.

A 1,200 mm diameter Manjeera water pipeline burst in Manikonda, Hyderabad, at 3 am on Tuesday, flooding internal roads with up to four feet of water. The incident disrupted water supply to nearly 10,000 connections in the area.

The Hyderabad water board has expanded its administrative framework to oversee three newly formed municipal corporations. The restructuring aims to strengthen civic administration and improve efficiency across the city.

In a first in its four-decade history, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board has been appointed a Joint Managing Director. MA&UD posted Mayank Mittal to the new role and also named Executive Directors for GHMC, Malkajgiri and Cyberabad.

A major water leakage near KBR Junction disrupted traffic and affected water supply in parts of Banjara Hills. HMWSSB officials repaired a faulty valve, while observers raised safety concerns over repair conditions during peak evening hours on Monday

HMWSSB managing director K Ashok Reddy reviewed works at Mallanna Sagar for transferring additional Godavari water to Hyderabad. The Rs 7,360 crore project aims to rejuvenate the Musi River and fill twin reservoirs, with officials asked to meet timelines

Despite generating over 2,031 MLD of treated water daily from 55 sewage treatment plants, the Hyderabad water board has found little demand for its non-potable water. Only 0.1 percent is currently sold to institutions like Lok Bhavan, GHMC, HMDA and select corporates.

The Hyderabad water board Managing Director, Ashok Reddy, has directed officials to prepare a mini sewerage master plan for Nanakramguda and the Financial District. Acting on Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s instructions, he inspected key areas including Gachibowli and reviewed existing sewerage lines.

Several parts of Hyderabad will face a 36-hour drinking water supply disruption from January 10 to 11 due to maintenance works on pumping mains and reservoirs, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board announced on Thursday.

Water supply in several parts of Hyderabad will be disrupted for 18 hours from January 8 morning to January 9 early hours due to emergency repair works and maintenance on major pipelines and power feeder systems, the HMWSSB said

HMWSSB has introduced robotic technology to tackle water contamination. Managing Director K Ashok Reddy announced the use of a Pollution Identification Machine (PIM), also known as the Pipe Inspection Camera System, to detect leaks and contamination.

Water supply to certain areas of Manikonda and Narsingi was disrupted due to junction works on the Narsingi main road. HMWSSB Managing Director K Ashok Reddy inspected the site, flagged safety lapses and reviewed reservoir and STPs works at TNGO Colony.

Water supply will be disrupted in several parts of Hyderabad for 36 hours from December 27 morning due to repair works on a major pipeline. The HMWSSB has advised residents in affected areas to use water carefully.

Hyderabad water board has announced its summer action plan for 2026 to ensure uninterrupted drinking water supply across GHMC and ORR areas. Managing Director K Ashok Reddy directed officials to prepare micro-level plans, monitor allocations, and arrange adjustments in low-supply zones.

HMWSSB vigilance officials filed criminal cases against nine Red Hills residents who illegally obtained 15 water connections during road construction. The connections were removed, and authorities warned citizens to report any unauthorised water or sewer connections.

A septic tanker allegedly dumping dirty water into the Osman Sagar reservoir triggered alarm among HMWSSB officials after a video went viral. The tanker driver was caught and booked, with officials assuring safe water supply through strict treatment and monitoring.

A major leak on the Manjeera Phase-II 1500 mm PSC pumping main at Rudraram disrupted water supply to several Hyderabad localities on Friday. HMWSSB teams began emergency repairs, with normal supply expected to be restored by Saturday afternoon

The Congress government is spending Rs 115 on each 500 ml packaged water pack at the Global Summit, days after controversy over food plate costs. The premium packs, specially ordered for the event, raise fresh questions amid the State’s ongoing financial constraints

HMWSSB is preparing to expand its sewerage network for 27 ULBs proposed to merge into GHMC. Estimated Rs 500–800 crore needed for infrastructure, with sewerage cess and free water supply up to 20 KL planned for residents post-merger.

HMWSSB has issued a public alert warning consumers about fraudulent SMS messages threatening disconnection of water connections if bills are not paid. The scam involves directing recipients to contact another mobile number, which then sends an APK file via WhatsApp under the pretext of processing.