HYDERABAD: Hyderabad is likely to face water shortages from December 15, with the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) urging residents to conserve water amid declining storage levels in the Singur and Manjeera reservoirs. The water board is conducting awareness campaigns across neighbourhoods, advising people to use water sparingly from now on. Reservoirs approach […](HMWSSB) urging residents to conserve water amid declining storage levels in the Singur and Manjeera reservoirs. The water board is conducting awareness campaigns across neighbourhoods, advising people to use water sparingly from now on. Reservoirs approach dead storage levels The Singur and Manjeera reservoirs are nearing dead storage levels, raising concerns over drinking water availability in the city. The board has urged residents to avoid wasting water and adopt conservation measures. Fines possible for washing cars and cleaning premises The board has warned of heavy fines for using tap or borewell water to wash cars, clean basements and wash terraces. Officials may also seize borewell motors in cases of violations. Daily tanker bookings touch 6,000 Water tanker demand remains high, with around 6,000 bookings being made daily. The water board currently operates a fleet of 1,200 tankers to meet demand. ]]>
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