Hyderabad faces severe groundwater depletion crisis

Hyderabad is facing a serious water problem.

The groundwater, which used to be found at depths of 300 to 500 feet, is now much harder to find, even at depths beyond 1,000 feet.

People are drilling very deep borewells to find water, but many of these borewells are drying up.

Last year, 4,000 borewells stopped working, and this year, the number has increased to 12,000.

This has led to a higher demand for water tankers.

The government and environmental experts are warning that if strict measures are not taken to conserve water and stop illegal drilling, the situation will get worse.

They suggest using rainwater harvesting and treated water to reduce the stress on fresh water.

Residents are also advised to use water more carefully to avoid wastage.