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Residents led by BRS leaders staged a protest at the HMWSSB office in Khairatabad over inadequate drinking water supply in Hyderabad. LB Nagar MLA Devireddy Sudheer Reddy alleged a major supply shortfall and warned of intensified agitation if the issue remains unresolved.

Emergency repair works on a major pipeline under the Singur project will disrupt drinking water supply in several Hyderabad localities. Authorities have assured tanker supply and urged residents to use water sparingly until restoration.

Drinking water after meals is a common habit, but experts say moderation and timing are key. While small amounts aid digestion, excessive intake immediately after eating may cause discomfort. Waiting 20–30 minutes before drinking more water is advised.

Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Minister D Anasuya has appealed to citizens in Telangana to avoid venturing outdoors between 11 am and 3 pm due to soaring summer temperatures. She directed officials to establish drinking water kiosks in major Gram Panchayats and mandal centres to ensure safe water supply.

Patancheru MLA Gudem Mahipal Reddy has accused the Congress government of diverting corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds from local industries to other constituencies.

TGBIE has directed officials to ensure improved facilities and strict security measures at examination centres ahead of the intermediate public exams starting February 25. Secretary S. Krishna Aditya instructed that every hall must have a wall clock and dual desks for students.

The long-accepted ‘8×8’ water rule is now considered outdated, with Indian nutrition experts stressing personalised hydration. ICMR-NIN guidelines recommend higher fluid intake based on climate, lifestyle and activity, urging people to rely on thirst cues rather than rigid targets.

Water supply in several parts of Hyderabad will remain disrupted until November 13 evening due to a major leak in the Krishna Phase-II pumping main pipeline. The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) said the leak occurred following a power outage at the Kodandapur Water Treatment Plant.

Several industries, hotels, and water plants in Mancherial district are illegally drawing groundwater in violation of Government Order No.15, officials said. The unchecked extraction is causing environmental damage and revenue loss, prompting calls for a vigilance committee and stricter enforcement.

Residents of double-bedroom houses in Rameshwarpally, Kamareddy, staged a road protest demanding drinking water after going without supply for 20 days. They alleged neglect by officials and warned of intensifying their agitation if water was not provided soon.

Residents of CR Nagar and Madanguda villages in Kagaznagar mandal staged a rasta-roko, carrying empty vessels to protest the acute drinking water shortage. They blamed irregular supply under the Mission Bhagiratha scheme and demanded swift action from officials.

Kondapochamma Sagar, a key component of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme, is emerging as a strategic and cost-effective water source for Hyderabad. With its elevation enabling gravity-based flow, it offers significant advantages over Mallanna Sagar. The reservoir supports both urban drinking water and rural irrigation needs, despite facing social challenges during construction.

The HMWSSB has announced a 48-hour water supply disruption in several parts of the city from 6 am on September 9 to 11 am on September 10. This is due to the replacement of valves on the Godavari Drinking Water Supply Phase-1 project. Multiple neighbourhoods across Hyderabad will be affected.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao lashed out at Chief Minister Revanth Reddy over reports that the Congress government might discontinue Hyderabad's free drinking water scheme. KTR warned that any rollback would face strong opposition.

HMWSSB has announced a temporary disruption in drinking water supply on Wednesday, August 6, due to critical junction works on two main pipelines from Lingampally to the Sanathnagar reservoir. The maintenance activity, scheduled from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., will affect water supply in several localities

Re-boiling water in a kettle does not pose health risks if the tap water meets safety standards. Claims about harmful chemical concentration are unfounded; boiling doesn’t significantly increase levels of substances like fluoride or lead, even after multiple boils

Women from Chennur’s 11th ward protested carrying empty vessels, demanding resolution to a 20-day drinking water crisis caused by a faulty borewell motor. They accused officials of negligence and targeting residents who raised the issue with the municipality

Nearly 25 percent of schools are dependent on underground water, which is prone to contamination with pollutants like arsenic, fluoride, rust and bacteria, that could potentially affect children’s health.

As per the mid-day meal scheme social audit for 2024, only 27.2 percent of the schools have access to RO water, while 43.8 percent use tap water.

All six major drinking water sources, including Godavari, Krishna, Manjira, Singur, Osman Sagar, and Himayat Sagar, have dipped below their Full Tank Levels