Hyderabad, Feb. 26 -- The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) has dismissed concerns about a drinking water crisis in the city, stating that the rise in tanker demand is consistent with past trends. Officials attributed the increase to factors such as urban expansion, declining groundwater levels, and steady supply management by the water board.

Tanker demand on the rise

According to HMWSSB data, tanker bookings have been rising by 10-15% annually since 2021. However, the demand for 2024-25 (until February) has already surged by 37%, indicating growing water supply concerns.

2021-22: Demand increased by 32%

2022-23: Demand rose by 19%

2023-24: Demand surged by 31%

2024-25 (Till February): Demand up by 37%...