Fri Jan 02 07:06:04 UTC 2026: Summary:
The Hindu e-Paper, published on January 2, 2026, reports that parts of Hyderabad will experience an 18-hour water supply disruption from 10 a.m. on January 3 to 4 a.m. on January 4, 2026. This disruption is due to emergency repairs on a major pipeline (1600 mm diameter Phase-III) between Pedapur and Singapur, part of the Singoor project. Additionally, the Electricity Department will be conducting work at the Peddapur feeder near the 132 KV Kandi Substation.
News Article:
Hyderabad Faces Water Supply Disruption for 18 Hours
Hyderabad, India – January 2, 2026 – Residents in parts of Hyderabad are bracing for an 18-hour disruption in their water supply, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2026, and lasting until 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 4, 2026.
The Hyderabad Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) announced that the disruption is necessary to conduct emergency repairs on a major leak affecting the 1600 mm diameter Phase-III main pipeline connecting Pedapur and Singapur, a crucial component of the Singoor water project supplying the city.
Alongside the pipeline repairs, the Electricity Department will also be performing maintenance at the Peddapur feeder near the 132 KV Kandi Substation.
The HMWSSB advises residents in affected areas to store an adequate supply of water to mitigate the impact of the disruption. Further updates will be provided as the repairs progress.
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