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HMWSSB debunks viral water scarcity claims
In Short
The viral social media posts caused panic among urban residents by predicting acute water scarcity attributed to El Nino conditions
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Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board denied widespread messages circulating on social media claiming that the city reservoirs would dry up by the end of November due to El Nino and severe drought conditions. According to FactCheck Telangana, the water board clarified that it issued no official statement regarding falling reservoir levels or any potential suspension or restriction of drinking water supplies across Hyderabad.
The viral social media posts caused panic among urban residents by predicting acute water scarcity attributed to El Nino conditions. However, water board officials confirmed that these alarmist claims are completely unfounded and hold no official authorization. FactCheck Telangana urged citizens not to believe or forward unverified viral messages across online platforms, advising residents to rely solely on official communications released directly by the water board for accurate updates concerning reservoir storage levels and municipal drinking water distribution.
