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Hyderabad faces summer water shortage as Singur and Manjeera supplies fall short. HMWSSB is preparing contingency measures to partly offset an estimated 100 MGD deficit, with plans to draw an additional 60 MGD from alternative sources to protect consumers across the city

HMWSSB will undertake repairs to the century-old Osman Sagar conduit from November 3 to 4, disrupting drinking water supply for 36 hours in dependent areas. The Board has assured consumers that the shortfall will be met through alternative sources.

HMWSSB has projected a 100 MGD shortfall from Singur and Manjeera sources between January and August. Additional supplies from Godavari, Krishna and Osman Sagar may reduce the deficit, but up to 50 MGD could remain, affecting three lakh connections.

HMWSSB is preparing to supply treated sewage water across Hyderabad’s CURE area through its Green Water Tankers facility. The initiative builds on an earlier plan to expand sewage treatment, while 39 additional STPs have been proposed in the ORR area.

HMWSSB tankers are reportedly wasting thousands of litres of purified water daily due to faulty lids, leaks and overfilling. The board will impose Rs 5,000 fines from November 1 and cancel registrations of repeat offenders to curb wastage.

HMWSSB officials fined Paradise Hotel in Secunderabad Rs 20,000 after an inspection reportedly found the hotel misusing purified drinking water supplied by the board. Officials advised the management to prevent wastage and warned of stricter action if the misuse continued.

HMWSSB will launch its Dial-a-Green Tanker service on November 1 to promote treated sewage water for construction, industries and landscaping. The board aims to increase daily treated water use to 500 MLD amid concerns over rainfall and reservoir supplies.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.