The Hyderabad Water and Sewerage Corporation (HW&SC) has firmly denied any disruption in water supply, despite persistent complaints from residents experiencing severe shortages during the summer heat and Muharram observances. Chief Executive Officer Tufail Abro stated that the utility's field staff, engineers, and technical teams are working around the clock to maintain uninterrupted water delivery to domestic consumers across the city.
Utility Claims Preparedness and Monitoring
Abro emphasized that pumping stations have been equipped with heavy-duty generators to ensure operations continue during power outages. "During Muharram, special arrangements have been made to ensure water supply to mosques, imambargahs, majalis venues and procession routes," he said. He further claimed that Mayor Kashif Ali Shoro is personally supervising water supply arrangements during the religious period, and that all complaints regarding shortages are being addressed promptly.
Ground Realities Contradict Official Assurances
However, these assurances sharply contrast with the ground realities reported by citizens, particularly in City, Latifabad, and Qasimabad talukas. Residents say water supply remains suspended for several days at a time before being briefly restored. The increasing presence of water tankers across the city is cited as evidence of worsening shortages and growing reliance on alternative arrangements.
Industrial Zone Faces Severe Crisis
Meanwhile, the Hyderabad SITE Association of Trade and Industry (HSATI) has raised alarm over a severe water crisis in the industrial zone. The association warns that the shortage is hampering production and could lead to significant economic losses if not addressed urgently.
