Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Hyderabad Water Supply Issues Persist Despite Monsoon Rains
Imagine it's raining, but some people in Hyderabad still don't have enough water!
Even though it's the rainy season, some neighborhoods only get water a few times a week.
People have to buy water from trucks, which is expensive.
The city's water company says they're trying to help, but people are still complaining.
Some places don't collect rainwater, so the water runs away instead of being saved.
People are worried because they aren't getting enough water, and the problem hasn't improved even after the summer.
Several areas of Hyderabad are facing water supply issues despite the start of the rainy season.
Many residents report receiving water only once every four to five days.
Water tanker bookings have increased this July compared to the same period in 2024.
Residents cite low water pressure and irregular supply as ongoing problems.
Some areas are still reliant on water tankers due to poor planning and lack of rainwater harvesting.
- Who
- Residents of Hyderabad and the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB).
- What
- Many areas of Hyderabad are experiencing water supply shortages.
- When
- Despite the start of the rainy season, residents continue to face issues.
- Where
- Hyderabad, including areas like Pragathi Nagar, Himmatpura, and Suraram Colony.
- Why
- Due to irregular supply and internal distribution problems in some areas.
Resident Complaints
HMWSSB Response
Water Supply Frequency
Resident Complaints
Water supply is irregular and infrequent, often only every four to five days.
HMWSSB Response
HMWSSB is supplying water as per capacity and is responding to all complaints.
Complaint Handling
Resident Complaints
Complaints are closed without resolution.
HMWSSB Response
HMWSSB states that internal distribution problems or local pipeline issues are at fault.
- Water Tanker Bookings (July 1-22, 2024)
- 85,286
- Water Tanker Bookings (July 1-22, Current Year)
- 1,26,844
- Areas with Major Tanker Bookings
- Durgam Cheruvu, Kukatpally, Manikonda, Nizampet, SR Nagar