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Heavy rains in catchment areas have led to a steady rise in the water level of Himayat Sagar reservoir since Monday morning. The HMWSSB said officials are monitoring the situation and has urged the residents downstream to remain vigilant.

HMWSSB clarified that the Rainwater Harvesting Theme Park at Jubilee Hills has been temporarily closed for repair, renovation and upgradation works. The civic body said the park has not been permanently shut and is expected to reopen after the works are completed

A major leak on the Manjeera Phase-2 pipeline near Rudraram has disrupted water supply across several Hyderabad localities. The HMWSSB said repair work is underway and tankers are being deployed to minimise inconvenience.

A 74-year-old businessman from Santoshnagar, Hyderabad, lost Rs 10 lakh after fraudsters posing as officials of the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board tricked him into installing a malicious APK file.

The MA&UD Department has released Rs 75 crore to HMWSSB as reimbursement for implementing the 20-kilolitre free water supply scheme in GHMC limits. More than 6.5 lakh consumers benefit from the programme, which continues to be supported through government budgetary allocations.

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board is preparing to begin emergency pumping from the Singur Reservoir from June 1 to meet the city’s water demand. Officials reviewed pumping arrangements and ongoing technical works at the reservoir and Patancheru Transmission Division-2 area

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board said its SMS tanker booking service was temporarily affected due to an SDC link disruption. Consumers were advised to use IVRS services while technical teams worked to restore normal operations without affecting water supply

HMWSSB officials detected two illegal borewells and a storage tank within the FTL and buffer zones of Himayat Sagar Lake. An FIR was registered against an individual accused of illegally supplying groundwater for commercial purposes through water tankers

Water supply in several areas of Hyderabad was disrupted after a major pipeline from Patancheru to Hyder Nagar was damaged during NHAI road-widening works. HMWSSB has initiated emergency repairs, with Managing Director K. Ashok Reddy overseeing the restoration efforts.

BRS women activists protested at the HMWSSB office in Quthbullapur over the worsening drinking water crisis in Hyderabad. They alleged government inaction and poor supply management, warning of intensified agitation if the issue is not addressed immediately

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.

The vigilance wing of HMWSSB raided Dharmareddy Colony and Balaji Nagar in Kukatpally Zone, seizing 18 illegal motors attached to water pipelines.

The HMWSSB has declined a request from the makers of S.S. Rajamouli’s Varanasi for 150 water tankers needed for underwater shooting sequences, citing rising summer demand and inability to assure supply amid increasing pressure across Hyderabad.

Water supply in several parts of Hyderabad will be disrupted for 24 hours from 6 am on May 2 due to cleaning works at Asifnagar filter beds. Multiple localities will be affected during the scheduled maintenance period.

The HMWSSB vigilance wing seized 22 illegal motors during raids across Hyderabad over two days. Officials warned of strict action and penalties against consumers using motors to tap water and urged citizens to report violations.

HMWSSB has introduced barcode tracking for water tankers in Hyderabad to prevent misuse and improve monitoring. Managing Director K Ashok Reddy said CCTV cameras and round-the-clock supervision will ensure better tanker operations amid rising demand

The Hyderabad Water Board seized 17 illegal motors during inspections in Secunderabad as part of a crackdown on unauthorised water extraction. Officials warned of fines and legal action against repeat offenders and urged consumers to report supply issues through official channels.

Hyderabad’s Manjeera water supply system was disrupted due to power outages caused by dust storms and unseasonal rains. Several areas faced delays in water supply, while officials said efforts are ongoing to restore normal operations and maintain supply elsewhere.

HMWSSB Managing Director K Ashok Reddy said Hyderabad is unlikely to face water shortages this summer, with adequate supply levels except at Singur. The Water Board has ramped up tanker operations and alternative pumping arrangements to meet rising demand.

A technical glitch disrupted HMWSSB’s customer care and water tanker booking services early Thursday. The issue, affecting the 155313 helpline, was fixed by afternoon with BSNL’s help, and services resumed, with customers again able to book tankers and lodge complaints.