Brief
Hyderabad to add 60 MGD of drinking water amid El Niño threat
The state plans extra draws from the Krishna river, Mission Bhagiratha and local reservoirs, plus a public‑awareness drive.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Hyderabad will receive an additional 60 million gallons per day (MGD) of drinking water, on top of the existing 560 MGD, to counter expected stress from El Niño‑related heat and low rainfall, the Telangana government said.
What happened
The Chief Secretary, Sanjay Jaju, chaired a review meeting that outlined the extra supply plan. The government intends to pull 15 MGD more from the Krishna river, allocate up to 40 MGD from the Mission Bhagiratha project, and add five MGD from the Osmansagar and Himayatsagar reservoirs. By November, a pipeline from Mallannasagar to the city is expected to be finished, providing another 20 MGD.
What the reports add
The deccanchronicle article notes that officials estimate a 20 % reduction in household consumption could save about 80 MGD daily. It also mentions that groundwater levels in Greater Hyderabad have dropped sharply over the past two to three months, prompting increased reliance on water tankers.
What was said
Chief Secretary Jaju urged residents to conserve water, saying, "If people in the three municipal corporations conserve just 20 per cent of their water consumption, around 80 MGD could be saved every day," as reported by deccanchronicle. He also called for an intensive 60‑day public‑awareness campaign involving film actors and celebrities to promote water‑saving practices.
How it came about
The plan follows a recent review of the city's drinking‑water situation within the CURE limits of the Outer Ring Road. Officials highlighted rising demand for tankers and the need to keep sewage‑treatment plants operating at full capacity, while also arranging green tankers to supply treated wastewater for non‑domestic uses.
Key facts
- Hyderabad will receive an extra 60 MGD of drinking water. (deccanchronicle.com)
- Additional water will be sourced from the Krishna river, Mission Bhagiratha, Osmansagar and Himayatsagar. (deccanchronicle.com)
- A 60‑day public‑awareness campaign will involve celebrities to promote conservation. (deccanchronicle.com)
- Groundwater levels in Greater Hyderabad have fallen significantly in the past two to three months. (deccanchronicle.com)
Sources
- [1] deccanchronicle.com — originally reported as “El Nino Threat: Govt To Pump Additional 60 MGD Drinking Water to Hyderabad”
