Hyderabad Water Conservation | Hyderabad. Nov. 9: Congress leader Mohammed Waliullah Sameer has launched the “Save 20%, Secure Hyderabad” campaign. He urged residents to reduce daily water consumption by at least 20 per cent to prevent summer shortages.
Sameer, the Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency Congress in-charge, also praised the Revanth Reddy government for its advance measures to protect drinking water supplies.
He warned that Hyderabad could face a serious water shortage next summer due to deficient rainfall and possible El Niño conditions.
Telangana recorded a 24 per cent rainfall deficit between June 1 and October 31. Meanwhile, Hyderabad district faced a higher deficit of around 34 per cent.
The shortfall has affected water availability in major reservoirs, particularly Singur and Manjeera.
According to estimates by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB), supplies from these reservoirs could decline by nearly 100 million gallons per day (MGD) during 2027. Even after alternative arrangements, a shortage of 40 to 50 MGD could remain.
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Sameer appreciated Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju for initiating contingency measures.
He said the government planned to mobilise an additional 60 MGD through alternative sources, including Mission Bhagiratha, Krishna and Godavari supplies.
He also stressed the need to protect densely populated areas, particularly the Old City, where thousands of families depend on municipal water.
Sameer welcomed the promotion of treated wastewater through the Green Tanker system. He also appreciated the PAANI app for reporting water wastage and restrictions on new borewells for non-domestic purposes.
However, he said public participation remained essential. A 20 per cent reduction in consumption across Greater Hyderabad could save nearly 80 MGD, according to official estimates cited by him.
The campaign will encourage residents to repair leaking taps, avoid unnecessary water use and reduce consumption while washing vehicles and cleaning homes.
Initially, it will focus on the seven Assembly constituencies under the Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency. It will also reach residents across Greater Hyderabad.
Sameer appealed to resident welfare associations, apartment committees, educational institutions, traders and youth organisations to participate.
He said the campaign was not linked to political differences, as water conservation concerned every resident. He also urged citizens to follow official HMWSSB advisories and avoid spreading unverified information about shortages or supply schedules.
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