Singur project in Telangana recorded its fourth-lowest inflow in 29 years, receiving just over 3 TMC ft during the 2026-27 rainy year. Low reservoir levels have prompted crop holidays, while officials warn drinking-water supplies may be affected from December onwards
Telangana officials have prepared contingency measures to protect water supplies amid falling reservoir levels and groundwater depletion. Hyderabad and districts face risks, with alternate-day supply announced in Sangareddy. Plans include emergency pumping, alternative sources and planned restrictions on irrigation releases
The HMWSSB plans to cut water supply to IITH, BHEL, Ordnance Factory and BDL amid falling levels in Singur reservoir. With storage at 3.70 TMCft, officials have also restricted supplies to beverage firms and stopped deliveries to chemical companies recently
