Hyderabad reservoirs full after heavy rains, no water shortage expected

Hyderabad’s reservoirs have reached full capacity following bountiful rains, easing water scarcity fears. The HMWSSB issued flood alerts for Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar, while officials assured that uninterrupted water supply would continue through summer for over 12 lakh consumers

Hyderabad: Thanks to bountiful rains this monsoon, Hyderabad’s drinking water reservoirs have reached full capacity, providing relief to the city’s water supply systems.

The early onset of the monsoon has ensured that reservoirs are filled well before the expected dates, easing earlier concerns over water scarcity.

Compared to August 2024, water levels at all six drinking water sources, Osman Sagar, Himayat Sagar, Singur, Manjeera, Krishna (Akkampally tapping point), and Godavari (Sripada Yellampally tapping point) — have recorded a notable rise this year.

The HMWSSB has issued flood warnings for Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar reservoirs following heavy inflows from upstream areas. The floodgates of Singur and Manjeera were also opened recently to release surplus water after the reservoirs reached their full tank level (FTL) capacity.

With inflows increasing and all reservoirs at full tank level, the water board is drawing the agreed quantities of water from these drinking water sources.

At present, the Hyderabad Water Board is supplying 580 million gallons of water per day to meet the demand of Greater Hyderabad and its suburbs up to the ORR (Outer Ring Road) areas, from Osman Sagar, Himayat Sagar, Singur, Manjeera, Godavari, and Krishna reservoirs.

HMWSSB officials told Telangana Today that there would be no water shortage during the next summer. “All necessary measures will be taken to ensure an uninterrupted water supply to 12 lakh consumers,” officials said.

Drinking water sources-water levels: August 2025 & August 2024

(Source: HMWSSB’s portal)