Hyderabad Water Supply to Be Hit for 18 Hours, Check Affected Areas and Date
Hyderabad water supply to be disrupted for 18 hours due to pipeline repairs and maintenance. Check the full list of affected areas.
Several parts of Hyderabad will face no water supply or low water pressure for 18 hours, from 10 am on January 3 to 4 am on January 4, due to major repair and maintenance works.
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The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) has advised residents in the affected areas to use water conservatively to avoid inconvenience during the shutdown period.
Why Is Water Supply Being Suspended?
According to HMWSSB, the shutdown has been planned to carry out urgent rectification of heavy leakages on the Krishna Phase-III main pipeline, along with power and maintenance works by TS Transco.
Key Reasons for the Shutdown
- Repair of major leakages in the 1,600 mm dia Singur Phase-III pipeline
- MRT testing of the 132 KV Peddapur feeder
- Hotline remarks and general maintenance at 132 KV Kandi sub-station
- Coordinated works to ensure long-term water supply stability
Water Supply Affected Areas in Hyderabad
The 18-hour shutdown will impact the following areas across multiple divisions:
O&M Division 15
- Malaysian Township
- Madhapur
- Kondapur
- Doyens Section
- Indian School of Business (ISB)
O&M Division 9
- Bharat Nagar
- Moosapet
- Gayathri Nagar
- Parts of Balanagar
- Parts of KPHB
- Balaji Nagar
O&M Division 6
- Fatehnagar
O&M Division 17
- Gopal Nagar
- Hafeezpet
- Mayuri Nagar
- Miyapur
O&M Division 22
- Pragathi Nagar
- Mytas
Transmission Division 2
- BHEL
- MIG-I & II
- Rail Vihar
- Central University of Hyderabad (HCU)
- Chandanagar
Residents in these localities may experience complete disruption or low pressure during the shutdown window.
Water Board Advisory to Citizens
HMWSSB officials have urged consumers to:
- Store sufficient water in advance
- Avoid unnecessary water usage
- Cooperate during repair works
Officials said the repairs are essential to prevent future breakdowns and leakages in Hyderabad’s drinking water network.
Key Sources of Hyderabad’s Drinking Water
Hyderabad receives a major share of its drinking water from the Manjira and Singur projects. Recent inspections revealed serious leakages in the Singur Phase-III pipeline, making immediate repair work unavoidable.
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