WorldPhoto: News18 HindiHyderabad Faces Water Crisis with 233% Rise in Tanker Demand in October
Just 17 days after the monsoon ended, Hyderabad is facing a severe water shortage. In October, demand for water tankers surged by 233% compared to last year, with 62,565 tankers booked so far. Boduppal saw a 22-fold increase in demand. Due to low rainfall, groundwater levels have dropped, drying up around 20,000 borewells. Singoor reservoir had only 11% water left by October 17. Basara University shifted to online classes due to water scarcity. The water board urged residents to reduce consumption by 20%.
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