Amidst concerns, plans charted to meet Hyderabad (CURE) drinking water needs, efficient usage
Telangana officials are implementing water conservation strategies in Hyderabad to address potential shortages caused by El Nino. The plan includes utilizing additional water sources and urging citizens to reduce wastage to manage the city's 560 MGD supply.
Why it matters
Effective urban water management is critical for sustaining major metropolitan areas in India facing climate-induced resource volatility.
Amidst the prevailing concerns over future availability of drinking water, Telangana Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju said that 560 million gallons per day (MGD) is currently available in Hyderabad Core Urban Region’s (CURE) drinking water sources and plans have been charted to utilise 60 MGD of additional water.
The Chief Secretary said that available water has to be used efficiently to ensure people do not face issues with drinking water supply despite the decrease in the water levels in reservoirs due to El Nino phenomena. Officials were directed to curb usage of water provided by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) for washing vehicles or wastage.
The top official said that 80 MGD water can be saved everyday if people in the three Municipal Corporation limits in Hyderabad conserve 20% water.
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