Residents across several major zones in Hyderabad should prepare for a significant dry spell this week. The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&B) has officially announced a 24-hour suspension of water services scheduled for Thursday, May 2. This interruption is necessary to facilitate essential maintenance and repair works aimed at improving the city’s long-term water infrastructure.
Affected Areas and Schedule
The water shutdown is slated to begin at 6:00 AM on May 2 and is expected to last until 6:00 AM on May 3. According to board officials, the primary reason for the outage is to repair major leakages discovered on the Phase-I 1200 mm diameter MS pumping main of the Krishna Drinking Water Supply Scheme. These repairs are critical to prevent further water loss and ensure the structural integrity of the supply line.
The disruption will impact a wide swath of the city, particularly areas served by the Krishna Phase-I network. Residents in the following neighborhoods should expect a complete halt in supply:
- Ouarie Hill and Erragadda
- Banjara Hills and Jubilee Hills
- Somajiguda and Sanathnagar
- Kukatpally and Moosapet
- KPHB and parts of Bhagyanagar
- Miyapur and Western Corridor stretches
Infrastructure Maintenance for Future Supply
The HMWS&B emphasized that these repairs are proactive measures. By addressing the leakages on the Krishna Phase-I pipeline now, the board aims to stabilize the pressure and distribution for the upcoming peak summer weeks. While the shutdown is limited to 24 hours, officials warn that full water pressure might take an additional few hours to restore once the pumping resumes on Friday morning.
Advisory for Residents
Authorities have urged citizens in the affected areas to use water conservatively in the days leading up to the shutdown. “We request consumers to store sufficient water in advance to avoid inconvenience during the 24-hour repair window,” a senior HMWS&B official stated. Additionally, the board is making arrangements to provide water tankers for emergency requirements, particularly for hospitals and high-density residential complexes, though they anticipate high demand.
Regular updates regarding the progress of the repair work will be provided through the board’s official communication channels and local helplines.
