Hyderabad is witnessing an unprecedented rise in water-tanker demand towards the end of the monsoon, with daily bookings reaching 5,000 to 8,000. HMWSSB officials fear worsening shortages from November as groundwater levels fall and reservoir storage declines across the city.
Water tanker bookings in Hyderabad surged this year, with 12,500 apartments relying on the service compared to 4,000 last summer. HMWSSB MD K. Ashok Reddy said demand spiked even during rains, especially in areas like Uppal, L.B. Nagar, and Malkajgiri, due to delayed rainfall and drying borewells.
Groundwater levels in western Hyderabad have dropped sharply, leading to a surge in water tanker demand. Areas like Gachibowli and Madhapur are most affected. Authorities link the crisis to rapid construction and are promoting rainwater harvesting solutions.
Water tanker bookings have surged across Hyderabad even before summer, especially in western areas and IT hubs, as groundwater levels fall. While HMWSSB ramps up supply, private operators are charging nearly double official rates to meet rising demand.
Water tanker bookings in Hyderabad have surged by 36 per cent due to poor rainfall. HMWSSB held an emergency meeting to handle rising demand. CM Revanth Reddy warned of higher tanker rates for homes without rainwater harvesting pits within ORR limits.
