Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Hyderabad Water Board Orders Sewage Prevention for Bonalu Festival
The Water Board in Hyderabad told its workers to stop sewage from leaking onto the streets during the Bonalu festival.
They set up six places where people can get clean water, made 8.5 million sachets and 25,000 small bottles, and sent 60 staff to hand out water.
They also said any broken manhole covers must be fixed right away.
The goal is to keep the streets clean and make sure everyone has clean water while they celebrate.
MD Ashok Reddy orders preventive measures to stop sewage overflows during Bonalu festival
Six drinking water distribution centres set up with 8.5 lakh sachets and 25,000 250 ml bottles
Sixty staff members will hand out water, with extra tankers as needed
Damaged or dangerous manhole covers must be replaced immediately
Field officers to monitor and coordinate to avoid inconvenience to devotees
- Who
- Water Board Managing Director Ashok Reddy
- What
- Orders preventive steps to stop sewage overflows during the Bonalu festival
- When
- August 2, 2024
- Where
- Hyderabad, main roads and temple premises of Secunderabad Ujjain Mahankali Bonalu
- Why
- To ensure uninterrupted drinking water supply and sanitation for devotees
- Managing Director
- Ashok Reddy
- Date of Order
- August 2, 2024
- Event
- Secunderabad Ujjain Mahankali Bonalu
- Water Distribution Centers
- 6
- Water Sachets Prepared
- 8.50 lakh
- Water Bottles Prepared
- 25,000 250 ml
- Staff Assigned
- 60
- Manhole Covers
- Replaced immediately