Hyderabad to get night-time water tankers as summer demand shoots up

Hyderabad: With summer heat intensifying and water demand rising sharply, the city’s Water Board has announced a series of urgent measures, including night-time tanker supply and expansion of infrastructure, to prevent shortages over the next two months.

60-day action plan to tackle rising demand

HMWSSB Managing Director Ashok Reddy, IAS, conducted a high-level review of drinking water supply and directed officials to implement a comprehensive 60-day plan.

The strategy focuses on ensuring uninterrupted supply, anticipating peak demand and strengthening ground-level operations.

Commercial water needs at night

In a key move, officials have been instructed to start night-time tanker deliveries to meet growing demand. While daytime supply will prioritise domestic needs, tankers will cater to commercial requirements during the night.

Currently, the city operates 1,250 tankers, 90 filling stations and 145 filling points, with plans to add more based on demand.

Focus on equal water distribution

Authorities will identify areas receiving excess water and divert the supply to localities facing shortages. Valve operations and supply timings will be revised to ensure balanced distribution across the city.

Officials have also been asked to closely monitor allocation and act swiftly in case of low supply in any area.

Strict monitoring and advance alerts

The MD stressed adherence to supply schedules and directed officials to inform residents in advance about any disruptions.

Pumping stations, reservoirs and key pipelines will be under continuous surveillance to avoid interruptions.

Crackdown on leakages and water misuse

Special teams will be deployed to curb leakages, unauthorised connections and water wastage. Strict action has been ordered against the misuse of drinking water for washing vehicles, premises and other non-essential purposes.