Hyderabad, July 15 -- Water tanker bookings across Hyderabad have increased by 36 percent since last year due to delayed monsoons for three consecutive years, a data report was released by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB)on Tuesday, July 15.

Groundwater levels have significantly reduced across many areas in Hyderabad. This is likely to increase further, says the data.

According to the water board, water tanker bookings increased from 63,724 between July 1 and July 14 in 2024 to 86,520 during the same period in 2025.

HMWSSB revealed a highly disproportionate pattern of water tanker usage, where out of the 14 lakh connections, only 42,000 households are booking tankers. Among them, just 500 residents ha...