A significant leakage in a major water pipeline has disrupted drinking water supply to several parts of Hyderabad today. The leak occurred on the 1500 mm PSC pumping main of the Manjeera Phase-2 pipeline near Rudraram, affecting thousands of residents across the city.
Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) teams have been deployed to the site and are currently conducting emergency repair works. Officials expect to restore normal water supply by Saturday afternoon.
The pipeline damage has impacted water distribution to nine major residential areas in the city. Residents in these zones are experiencing disruption in their regular water supply schedule.
The affected areas include:
- Beeramguda
- Ameenpur
- Miyapur
- Deepti Srinagar
- KPHB Housing Board
- Nizampet
- Hydernagar
- Moosapet
- Erragadda
The Manjeera Phase-2 pipeline is a critical water supply artery that serves several densely populated neighborhoods in the western and northwestern parts of Hyderabad. The 1500 mm diameter Pre-Stressed Concrete (PSC) main carries large volumes of treated water from the Manjeera water treatment plant to various distribution points across the city.
Water board officials have advised residents in the affected zones to plan their water usage accordingly during this disruption period. Households are encouraged to store water and use it judiciously until normal supply resumes.
The repair work is currently in full swing, with HMWSSB technical teams working round the clock to fix the damaged section of the pipeline. The emergency response involves isolating the affected section, draining the pipeline, and replacing or repairing the damaged portion.
This incident highlights the challenges faced by urban water supply infrastructure, particularly with aging pipelines that serve growing populations. The Manjeera water supply system is one of the major sources of drinking water for Hyderabad, supplementing the city’s water needs alongside other sources like the Krishna and Godavari rivers.
Residents in the affected areas have been experiencing water supply issues since the morning hours. Many have taken to social media to report the disruption and seek updates on restoration timelines.
The water board has assured citizens that repair works are progressing as planned and that supply will be normalized by Saturday afternoon.
