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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.

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board plans to construct a sewage treatment plant at Neknampur under AMRUT 2.0 to address sewage issues in the Manikonda corridor and promote reuse of treated water for public and infrastructure needs.

With water levels in Singur reservoir falling sharply, HMWSSB is preparing to begin emergency pumping operations. Officials say the move will ensure uninterrupted water supply to parts of Hyderabad and GHMC areas despite declining reservoir levels.

With rising summer temperatures and increasing water demand, HMWSSB has stepped up water drawal from Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar. Officials cite groundwater depletion, while assuring that supply from Godavari, Krishna and Manjeera sources remains stable.

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board warned citizens not to dump waste into manholes after finding blankets, clothes and plastic items blocking sewage lines in Madhapur and nearby areas. Officials said such practices are causing repeated sewage overflow problems.