Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Telangana Plans Water Supply to Protect Beer Production
Telangana has had less rain than usual, so water supplies are getting lower.
Breweries need water to make beer.
The government says it is arranging water so beer making can continue for now.
It has asked breweries how much water they will need over the next three months.
Water for some large breweries comes from the Singur dam and the Manjeera project.
People in the beer industry say current stocks should last until the end of December.
If breweries do not get enough water, beer could become harder to find starting in January.
Officials are looking at other water sources and ways to store more beer.
Telangana officials say beer production and supply are expected to continue despite rainfall deficits and declining water reserves.
The State Excise Department asked breweries in the Sangareddy area to report their water needs for the next three months.
Singur dam and the Manjeera project currently supply water to major breweries, including United Breweries and Carlsberg.
Industry insiders say existing beer stocks can meet state demand through December, but shortages could begin in January if water is inadequate.
Officials are considering alternative water supplies and stockpiling beer to prepare for possible shortages next summer.
- Who
- The Telangana government, State Excise Department, and breweries in the Sangareddy area.
- What
- Officials are assessing brewery water needs and arranging supplies to maintain beer production amid falling water reserves.
- When
- The department requested estimates for the next three months; industry insiders say stocks may last through December, with shortages possible from January.
- Where
- Telangana, including breweries in the Sangareddy area supplied by the Singur dam and Manjeera project.
- Why
- Rainfall deficits and declining water levels could limit the water available for beer manufacturing.
Supply reassurance
Shortage concerns
Near-term beer availability
Supply reassurance
The government is making arrangements to supply breweries with water, and industry sources say current stocks should meet demand through December.
Shortage concerns
Officials and industry insiders warn that declining water reserves could leave breweries short of water, bringing beer shortages from January.
Longer-term water supply
Supply reassurance
The Hyderabad Water Board is mentioned as a possible alternative source, and officials are assessing brewery needs.
Shortage concerns
The article says finding alternatives will be a major challenge as water levels in Singur decline, with a potential shortage next summer.
- Water assessment
- The State Excise Department sought brewery water requirements for the next three months.
- Current sources
- The Singur dam and Manjeera project supply water to major breweries.
- Companies named
- United Breweries Limited (Kingfisher) and Carlsberg.
- Reported normal water availability
- The article says 8,000 million cubic feet (TMC) is normally available in Singur and nearby projects.
- Stock outlook
- Beer-industry insiders say available stocks can meet state requirements through December.
- Potential shortage
- If water supplies are inadequate, shortages could begin in January and worsen by next summer.
- Possible responses
- The article identifies Hyderabad Water Board supply and stockpiling beer as possible options.