Hyderabad water tanker bookings rise to 2.2 lakh in October 2026
Water tanker requests in the city more than doubled over a one-year period, according to a report by The Hindu.
Water tanker bookings in Hyderabad rose from approximately 87,000 in October 2025 to about 2.2 lakh in October 2026, according to The Hindu. The increase was discussed during an El Nino contingency workshop organised by the National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) Telangana and CREDAI Hyderabad on Thursday, November 5.
Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) Managing Director K. Ashok Reddy said the rise in bookings shows pressure on groundwater and surface water sources. He stated that nearly 20 per cent of water usage could be conserved by changing habits and stopping water misuse.
Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) Commissioner G. Srijana noted a 25 per cent rainfall deficit, stating that only around 50 TMC of water was available at Srisailam against an expected 200 TMC. Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) Commissioner R.V.
Karnan and Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation (MMC) Commissioner T. Vinay Krishna Reddy urged builders to use treated wastewater for construction and landscaping to protect freshwater.
Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) Commissioner A.V. Ranganath said the agency has taken enforcement action against unauthorised groundwater extraction. This includes seizing vehicles, taking action against equipment, and closing borewells.
NAREDCO Telangana president K. Sreedhar Reddy said collaboration between the government and the real estate industry is vital for protecting resources. CREDAI Hyderabad president N.
Jaideep Reddy said the workshop offered developers guidance on responsible water management for real estate projects.