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New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
HMWSSB plans future-proof projects for Telangana core urban region
HYDERABAD: With Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy ordering a long-term urban policy for the Telangana Core Urban Region (TCUR) within the Outer Ring Road (ORR), the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) is preparing a master plan for water and sewerage projects for the TCUR, based on population estimates up to 2047. The Water Board plans to expand its jurisdiction from 1,400 to 2,050 square kilometres and submit the report to the state government within three months, HMWSSB Managing Director K Ashok Reddy, who completed one year in office, told TNIE. The Godavari Drinking Water Supply Project (GDWSP) Phase II and III, costing Rs 7,360 crore, will provide 20 tmcft of water from Mallannasagar — 15 tmcft for Hyderabad's drinking needs and 5 tmcft for filling Osmansagar and Himayatsagar reservoirs as part of the Musi rejuvenation project. Tenders for the project have been finalised.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Tourist hotspots in Spain could be left without water as authorities sound alarm
Residents and tourists in Pollensa, a popular holiday destination in northern Majorca, are being urged to consume as little water as possible following a breakdown in supplies from the Alcudia desalination plant. A series of restrictions have been introduced until the issue is resolved, all while temperatures sit around 36C today on the island, reports To make matters worse, on Monday morning (June 30), it was reported that some parts could be left without water. READ MORE: Tourists put on notice after Spain introduces new rules affecting accommodation Get breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsApp , click the link to join Those in the region have been prohibited from filling their swimming pools, watering their gardens and cleaning their vehicles and terraces, with water being reserved for only essential needs. A spokesperson for the local water board stated: "We continue to recommend using water only for strictly essential needs. "We apologise for the inconvenience," they added. The statement continued: "We continue to implement all emergency measures to maintain the water supply: activation of the Gotmar and Can Colet wells, which, together with our other wells, are operating 24 hours a day. "Despite these efforts, the supply is affected and there may be drops in pressure or temporary service interruptions". According to the Water Board, supply cuts will occur in Llenaira, Es Pinaret, Putxet, Gotmar, Can Singala, Urbanización de Bóquer, Air Base and Siller. The cuts are expected to take place between 1pm and 7pm local time (2pm and 8pm BST) on Monday. There is growing concern in the region, particularly due to the fact that Pollensa hotels and apartments are nearly at 100% occupancy as the busy tourist season begins. Pollensa has a high tourist-to-resident ratio, one of the highest in the Balearic Islands. In August, the number of tourists can exceed the number of residents. Specifically, Pollensa has a tourist-to-resident ratio of 24.8 - significantly higher than the Balearic average of 10.25 and more than four times that of Barcelona on the mainland. In August last year alone, the town had just under 59.5k tourists. The ancient town has been heralded as one of Majorca's must-see areas. It features attractive narrow streets and an impressive main square lined with cafés, restaurants and bars. All this is just a few miles from Port de Pollenca, a resort particularly popular with Brits for holidays and second homes. The town has several places of interest to visit, including the still operational Roman bridge, "Pont Roma", and the Puig de Pollensa, a small mountain topped by a monastery, just outside the town. The Plaça Mayor, dominated by a Parroquial church dating back to the 18th century, is the scene of one of Majorca's best Sunday markets, attracting many nationalities. The square offers several good cafes where you can enjoy a café con leche and watch the world go by.
BBC News
21-06-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Alderney residents asked to 'be economical' with water
Alderney's residents have been asked to be careful with their use of water during the current spell of dry States of Alderney Water Board reminded islanders sprinklers are banned and if people were found to have used them they faced fines of up to £5, said there was "a limited water resource" and although levels were currently "resilient" continued dry weather "may be a cause for concern".The board asked residents to "be economical with water usage" and thanked them for their cooperation.
Hans India
31-05-2025
- General
- Hans India
Expedite drainage works ahead of monsoon: GHMC chief
Hyderabad: As a part of monsoon preparedness, GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan on Friday instructed officials to expedite drain works promptly ensuring the public experiences no inconvenience. He inspected drain works in the Santoshnagar Circle, Charminar zone. He was accompanied by Yakutpura MLA Jaffar Hussain Meraj, MLC Mirza Riaz-ul-Hasan Effendi and officers from different departments. The main purpose of the inspection was to tackle overflow issues caused by interconnected nalas and sewage lines. The officials inspected Maula Ka Chilla, Ganganagar nala and others. Proposals are being prepared to submit to the corporation. The aim is to resolve overflow issue, particularly at Rangeeli Khidki, near Rahmania Madarsa. Jaffar Hussain detailed the challenges the residents of colonies experience due to the drains. EE BL Srinivas informed the commissioner that repair to Ganganagar nala was 70 per cent completed. Karnan instructed the project officer to expedite the work as soon as possible. As the water pipeline runs parallel to both sides of the Ganganagar nala, the GHMC maintenance engineering wing, along with the Water Board officials, has been directed to collaborate on its cleaning. The necessity for building a drainage canal from Jahangir Nagar Colony to Maula Ka Chilla nala was communicated to the commissioner; engineering officials were tasked with drafting proposals. During the visit they discussed the upcoming Moharram routes and maintenance of Ashurkhaanas. Karnan souoght proposals, assuring immediate sanction of work to ensure all preparations are in place.
Hans India
31-05-2025
- Hans India
HMWSSB warns citizens against fake WhatsApp messages
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) issued a public warning on a fake WhatsApp messages being circulated from an unidentified number, falsely claiming imminent disconnection of water supply services. According to the HMWSSB, the messages are originating from mobile number-84271 56645 falsely state that water connections will be disconnected at 9:30 pm due to non-payment of the previous month's bill. These messages urge recipients to contact 9064953421 for assistance. Citizens are reportedly sent an APK file via WhatsApp, purportedly for 'further processing' a move suspected to be a potential malware scam. The Water Board clarified that no such messages have been sent by HMWSSB and labelled the communications as unauthorised and misleading. The matter has been reported to the Cyber Crimes Department, which has been requested to initiate an investigation. HMWSSB emphasised that all official communications are issued only through authorised and verified channels. Citizens are advised not to respond to such messages, contact the mentioned numbers, or download any files received through unsolicited sources. For any service-related queries, residents of Greater Hyderabad are urged to contact the official HMWSSB helpline at 155313.
