Hyderabad Water Supply Disruption Announced for August 29-30 Across Several Areas
Drinking water supply across several parts of Hyderabad will experience disruptions beginning Saturday, August 29, due to scheduled infrastructure development. The interruption is set to last for a 24-hour period, running until 10 a.m. on Sunday, as municipal authorities carry out civil works in the city.
What Happened
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) is taking up box drain construction work at Bandlaguda X road. According to officials, this project requires water supply interventions starting from 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 29, and continuing until 10 a.m. on Sunday.
As a result of this civil work, localities that depend on reservoirs operating under the Krishna Phase-III and Ring Main-I network will experience disruptions. Officials indicated that water provision in the designated zones may be completely halted, partially interrupted, or delivered at low pressure throughout this timeframe.
Key Highlights
- Duration of Disruption: A 24-hour shutdown starting from 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 29, until 10 a.m. on Sunday.
- Cause of Interruption: Box drain construction initiated by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) at Bandlaguda X road.
- Network Affected: Reservoirs connected to the Krishna Phase-III, Ring Main-I distribution system.
- Nature of Impact: Supply will be completely or partially cut off, or received at low pressure.
- Affected Localities: Areas listed by officials include Shastripuram, Bandlaguda, Shamshabad, Madhuban, Durganagar, Suleman Nagar, PDP, Golden Heights, Attapur, Kismatpur, 9 Number, Allabanda, Bhojagutta, Gandhamguda, Prashasan Nagar, Jubilee Hills, Tattikhana, Gachibowli, Madhapur, and specific pockets falling under the Shaikpet reservoir.
Why This Matters
The planned shutdown directly affects a wide cross-section of neighborhoods connected to the Krishna Phase-III and Ring Main-I network. Because the disruption ranges from low pressure to an outright halt in drinking water supply over a continuous 24-hour window, households and establishments across the identified localities will need to manage their water usage during the period of construction.
What to Watch Next
Residents across the affected neighborhoods can expect the shutdown to conclude by 10 a.m. on Sunday following the planned timeline for the box drain work at Bandlaguda X road.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the water supply disruption take place?
The disruption begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 29, and is scheduled to continue until 10 a.m. on Sunday.
Why is the drinking water supply being halted?
The disruption is due to box drain construction work conducted by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) at Bandlaguda X road.
Which water distribution networks are impacted?
The work affects reservoirs and connected supply routes under the Krishna Phase-III and Ring Main-I network.
Which localities are affected by this work?
The affected areas include Shastripuram, Bandlaguda, Shamshabad, Madhuban, Durganagar, Suleman Nagar, PDP, Golden Heights, Attapur, Kismatpur, 9 Number, Allabanda, Bhojagutta, Gandhamguda, Prashasan Nagar, Jubilee Hills, Tattikhana, Gachibowli, Madhapur, and certain areas served by the Shaikpet reservoir.
Source: Based on information released by municipal officials as reported by The Hindu.