SciencePhoto: The HinduTelangana Urban Groundwater Levels Drop 6.85 Metres in 2026
Groundwater levels in 46 mandals across Hyderabad, Rangareddy, Medchal Malkajgiri, and Sangareddy districts fell by an average of 6.85 metres in September 2026 compared to September 2025. The average depth increased from 4.73 metres below ground level to 11.58 metres. Kukatpally recorded the lowest level at 20.67 metres. Experts suggest installing aerators on taps and directing treated water to lakes to address the decline, linked to El Nino effects and water shortages.
The Hindu··Hyderabad




