Jahanuma residents in Hyderabad struggle with poor water quality for 4 days
Hyderabad: Residents of Hyderabad's Jahanuma area have raised concerns about the poor quality of tap water, which they have been experiencing for the past four days. The issue was highlighted on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), with residents urging the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) and Telangana's Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to take immediate action.
The concern was posted by the handle @PeopleHyderabad, stating, "See the condition of tap water @HMWSSBOnline in the #Jahanuma area for the past 4 days. We are suffering. @revanth_anumula @hmwssbgmom1 @hmwssbdgmcbdari #Hyderabad #Telangana @asadowaisi @GHMCOnline."
See the condition of tap water @HMWSSBOnline in the #Jahanuma area from past 4 days we are suffering @revanth_anumula @hmwssbgmom1 @MuqtaderBaba @AimimJahanuma@hmwssbdgmcbdari #Hyderabad #Telangana @asadowaisi @hussaini_pasha @GHMCOnline pic.twitter.com/pSCcDFPzT7
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In response, HMWSSB acknowledged the issue, stating, "Thank you for sharing the details. The complaint has been registered with token no. 2268. We will forward it to the concerned officials. The M.R.G. FILTERS Section Manager will address the issue as soon as possible. Thank you."
Sir, thank you for sharing the details. The complaint is registered token no 2268. We will forward it to the concerned officials @hmwssbgmom1@hmwssbdgmcbdari
M.R.G.FILTERS Section Manager. Will be rectifying it asap. Thank You.โ HMWSSB (@HMWSSBOnline) February 27, 2025
Further concerns were raised by citizens from other areas. Syed Zeeshan Nehri mentioned that areas such as Nampally Assembly, Bazar Ghat, Vijaynagar, Asifnagar, and especially New Mallapally, have been facing irregular water supply for the past two months, particularly with Ramzan approaching.
Dr. Abdul Sattar Khan also expressed concerns, asking, "Why is the water in certain areas poisonous? Is this deliberate targeting? Will clean drinking water be made available? Can you post a clean water photo after resolution?"
As Ramzan is coming from last 2 months there is issue of Tap water in Nampally Assembly area of Bazar Ghat, Vijaynagar, Asifnagar & specially Tap water issue in New Mallapally, Tap water coming on odd days not regulary. Help needed in this area Ramzan.
โ Syed Zeeshan Nehri. (@ZeeshanAAP) February 27, 2025
Residents facing similar issues with water and sewerage problems can contact HMWSSB at customer service numbers 155313 or 040-23300114, or through their social media platforms on X. For related concerns, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) can be contacted via their official X handle @GHMCOnline.
HMWSSB, responsible for managing water supply and sewerage services in Hyderabad, was established on November 1, 1989. GHMC oversees the city, which has a population of 7.9 million people across an area of 650 square kilometers.
