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HMWSSB has constructed reservoirs, laid new pipelines and existing network improved for ensuring safe and potable drinking water across the city

Hyderabad: There were some who said future wars would be for water. Not in Hyderabad, at least till 2050. That is how far the State government has planned for the capital city and its surroundings. In tune with the rapid expansion of the city in all directions, the State government had laid plans to ensure […]

Hyderabad: A special wing will be set up for protection and conservation of water bodies in Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) limits, MA&UD Minister KT Rama Rao said. During a review meeting with the officials from municipal department on Sunday, Rao said the government is coming up with an action plan on water bodies and […]

Hyderabad: Apart from taking up relief works to restore normalcy in rain-affected areas, Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board is focusing on preventive measures to avoid problems in the future. Under this initiative, HMWSSB is planning to take up a few works. A trunk distribution mains exist across River Musi at Manchi Revela, Kismatpura, […]

Families in several affected areas start returning to homes

Due to heavy rains in catchment areas of Chevella, Vikarabad, Shankerpally, Shabad and neighbouring areas, there is a steady inflow into Osman Sagar reservoir

Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister KT Rama Rao directed HMWSSB officials to increase the water samples collection and ensure there is no contamination of drinking water.

As a result, water supply through 1500 mm dia Krishna phase III Ring main 1 is stopped affecting supplies to few areas. HMWSSB officials said supplies will be restored in 24 hours.

Residents in the affected areas were asked to disinfect the water sumps and clean the sumps with bleaching powder and then refill with fresh water

Minister visits flooded areas; instructs officials to ensure no person goes hungry or without a roof

Current water level in reservoir is 1763.20 ft against Full Tank Level of 1763.5 ft

Hyderabad:  With the inflows into Himayathsagar increasing by over 11000 cusecs, Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) is planning to initially release water downstream by opening two gates at 12 in the midnight. Depending on the inflows, HMWSSB will be taking a decision on releasing further water downstream. Police and revenue departments have […]

Water levels in the reservoir stood at 1,762 feet as against the Full Reservoir Level of 1,763 feet; officials put on alert in the wake of steady inflows