Hyderabad water board readies emergency plan as Singur, Manjira inflows remain uncertain
The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board is developing a comprehensive contingency plan to ensure water security amid uncertain inflows into the Singur and Manjira reservoirs. The plan includes infrastructure upgrades, tanker management, and potential water diversion from other major river systems.
Why it matters
Effective water management is critical for urban sustainability in regions facing climate-induced water scarcity and population growth.
To ensure uninterrupted drinking water supply under all circumstances, Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) managing director Ashok Reddy has directed officials to prepare a comprehensive contingency plan covering reservoir management, tanker operations, rainwater harvesting, consumer grievance redressal, sewerage maintenance and long-term infrastructure development.
Reviewing the Board’s performance on Tuesday, he instructed officials to submit a contingency plan by July 16 for areas dependent on the Singur and Manjira reservoirs in case anticipated flood inflows do not materialise.
The plan should assess reservoir-wise water availability, minimum drinking water requirements, potential supply deficits and the feasibility of diverting water from the Krishna, Godavari and Mission Bhagiratha systems. It should also specify the infrastructure required, including pipelines, interconnections, valves, pumping stations, reservoir modifications and area-wise water allocation, he said.
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