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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.
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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.
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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.
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An FIR has been registered at Madhapur Police Station after a vehicle allegedly used the HMWSSB name and logo while offering sludge and septage cleaning services. The Water Board warned the public against unauthorised use of its official identity and urged caution.
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Water supply will be disrupted for 24 hours in several Greater Hyderabad areas from 10 am on August 17 to 10 am on August 18 as HMWSSB undertakes pumping main, gravity main and valve replacement works at Singur Project.
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The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board imposed a Rs 15,000 penalty on a Banjara Hills establishment after wastewater from a sump cleaning operation was discharged onto a public road, blocking drains and causing inconvenience. Officials also seized the dewatering pump used.
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The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board imposed a Rs.1 lakh fine on a commercial establishment in Jubilee Hills for discharging treated water onto a public road and warned all establishments against violating wastewater disposal norms.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board has warned private tanker operators against using the Water Board logo without authorisation. Officials cautioned that such misuse could mislead the public and said tanker bookings should be made only through official HMWSSB channels.
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A major water leakage near KBR Junction disrupted traffic and affected water supply in parts of Banjara Hills. HMWSSB officials repaired a faulty valve, while observers raised safety concerns over repair conditions during peak evening hours on Monday
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A septic tanker allegedly dumping dirty water into the Osman Sagar reservoir triggered alarm among HMWSSB officials after a video went viral. The tanker driver was caught and booked, with officials assuring safe water supply through strict treatment and monitoring.
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A senior citizen from Chilkalguda lost Rs 2.3 lakh after cyber fraudsters posing as HMWS&SB officials told him to update his CAN number and convinced him to install a malicious APK file. The scammers accessed his bank details and transferred the money.
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Residents of Srinagar Colony in Hyderabad are facing severe sewage overflow, causing unhygienic conditions and health risks. Despite repeated complaints, GHMC and HMWSSB have not acted, leaving residents frustrated and demanding immediate intervention to resolve the issue
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The HMWSSB will commence work on 39 Sewerage Treatment Plants (STPs) under the Amrut 2.0 scheme before Dussehra, Managing Director K. Ashok Reddy siad on Thursday. During a review meeting, officials were instructed to fast-track acquisition of litigation-free land and explore alternate sites where necessary.
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Two floodgates of Osman Sagar were lifted on Wednesday, releasing 220 cusecs of water into the Musi river. HMWSSB officials, monitoring water levels, advised residents along the Musi to stay alert as water flow is likely to rise
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HMWSSB officials are closely monitoring inflows into the Osmansagar and Himayatsagar reservoirs. While Osmansagar remains below capacity, Himayatsagar is near full tank level with steady inflows. Residents in low-lying areas and along the Musi River have been asked to stay alert.