Hyderabad Water Board flags message on ‘reservoirs will run dry by November end’ as false
The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board has officially debunked a viral social media message claiming that city reservoirs will run dry by the end of November. The board urged citizens to ignore unverified rumors and rely only on official channels for water supply updates.
Why it matters
This highlights the role of public utility boards in combating misinformation that can cause unnecessary panic regarding essential resources.
The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) flagged online messages claiming ‘reservoirs will dry up by the end of November’ as ‘false’ news. It stated that the message circulating widely on WhatsApp and social media was not issued by the HMWS&SB.
“Projections indicate that by the end of this November, most of the reservoirs will run dry, which could lead to severely limited or no water supply in Hyderabad,” the message forwarded on social media platforms read, which was attached to a post on HMWS&SB’s handle on X to issue the clarification.
It added the Board’s official directions banning use of hose pipes for washing vehicles, ramps or roads. Opt only dry sweeping for daily maintenance, and fix household leaks immediately.
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