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The Indian Green Building Council has asked the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board to restore blocked rainwater-harvesting pits across the erstwhile GHMC area to arrest the falling groundwater table.

HMWSSB restored drinking water supply to affected parts of Hyderabad after repairing a damaged air valve on the Krishna Drinking Water Supply Scheme Phase-II pipeline near Nagole Metro Station. The valve was damaged when a car crashed into its safety barricade, causing a major water leak.

A 24-year-old man from Hayathnagar died after his speeding car crashed into an air-release valve of the Krishna drinking water pipeline near Nagole Metro Station in Hyderabad. The impact damaged the pipeline, causing a massive water leak, traffic congestion and disruption of drinking water supply to several localities.

HMWSSB fined Forefathers Pub in Jubilee Hills Rs 20,000 for water misuse, disconnected its drinking water connection and suspended commercial tanker supplies. The board urged residents and businesses to conserve drinking water and report violations through its helpline

HMWSSB will launch its Dial-a-Green Tanker service on November 1 to promote treated sewage water for construction, industries and landscaping. The board aims to increase daily treated water use to 500 MLD amid concerns over rainfall and reservoir supplies.

BRS has demanded the immediate withdrawal of GO 17 establishing the Rythu Discom, alleging that it creates uncertainty over free power supply to the agriculture sector. The party has sought a written assurance on uninterrupted 24-hour free electricity and raised concerns over staffing, power availability, financial liabilities and operational viability of the proposed utility.

The HMWSSB has warned consumers against cyber fraudsters impersonating its officials and sending messages regarding water bills, dues and disconnections. Consumers have been advised not to share sensitive information, download suspicious files, or grant remote access, and to use only official channels for bill payments.

Water supply in several parts of Hyderabad will remain disrupted for 36 hours from October 5 due to repair and replacement works on the MS pumping main under the Krishna Drinking Water Supply Project Phase-II.

The HMWSSB has urged RWAs operating private sewage treatment plants in Hyderabad to register by October 1 as part of an initiative to promote treated wastewater use. The move will create a network of certified suppliers for non-potable applications.

Abdul Muqeet Mohiuddin Chanda has been elected chairman of the HMWSSB Minority Employees Welfare Association, with Mohd Jameeluddin as president and Syed Haji Ali as general secretary. The new body will focus on employee welfare, workplace issues and support systems.

HMWSSB has intensified surprise inspections across Hyderabad and warned of disconnection of water connections for repeat offenders. Officials fined consumers for wasting drinking water and illegal motor use, while the board urged residents to conserve water amid deficient rainfall and rising demand.

HMWSSB workers fixed a sewage leak at Vinayak Nagar Colony in Shaikpet after Telangana Today highlighted residents’ concerns over overflowing sewage near a Ganesh idol installation. The repair brought relief to residents and the local Ganesh Utsav Committee

Hyderabad water tanker operators have withdrawn their proposed strike after HMWSSB Managing Director K Ashok Reddy assured them that their demand for higher rates would be considered. The proposal will be placed before the next Board meeting for discussion and approval

The Telangana Public Service Commission has released a notification for the recruitment of 130 Managers (Engineering) in HMWSSB. Online applications will be accepted from September 23 to October 17. Applicants must be aged between 18 and 44 years

Residents of Vinayak Nagar Colony in Shaikpet installed a 10-foot Ganesh idol next to overflowing sewage, citing inaction by HMWSSB despite repeated complaints. Residents alleged that a sanctioned Rs 23 lakh project had not begun, causing severe inconvenience during the festival.

The HMWSSB is preparing a roadmap to prevent sewage from entering Durgam Cheruvu. Managing Director Ashok Reddy inspected drains, treatment plants and diversion systems, and directed officials to map inflows and survey private STPs in the catchment.

HMWSSB officials have been directed to prepare alternatives for reduced Singur supplies if rainfall remains scanty. Plans include diverting 40 MGD from Mission Bhagiratha, local water treatment and tighter monitoring of supplies, complaints, performance and revenue collection

Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Boar and Cyberabad Municipal Corporation have drawn up an action plan to stop sewage inflow into Durgam Cheruvu. Officials identified four major entry points during a joint inspection and said remedial measures would be expedited, with a detailed study of the lake’s catchment planned to ensure a permanent solution.

The vigilance wing of the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board seized 14 illegal mini pump sets during early morning raids in Khairatabad Zone. Officials said the use of motors to draw water from pipelines was disrupting supply.

Water supply will be fully or partially disrupted or available at low pressure in several Hyderabad areas for 24 hours from 10 am on August 29. The disruption is due to Krishna pipeline junction work at Bandlaguda X Road