Gusty winds disrupt power, water pumps of Hyderabad Metro Water Supply and Sewerage Board hit
Gusty winds have caused multiple disruptions to the water supply in Hyderabad, affecting pumps at key stations. Power outages from the Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited have halted operations, with repairs underway. The India Meteorological Department has forecasted continued thunderstorms and high winds in the region.
- ▪Pumps at Kalabgoor and Rajampet stations tripped multiple times due to power failures.
- ▪The Electricity department is conducting urgent repairs to restore power and operations.
- ▪Officials have warned of potential water supply disruptions due to extreme weather conditions.
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For the fourth time in three days, and twice on Tuesday (April 28) alone, pumps at the Kalabgoor and Rajampet stations under Manjeera Phases I and II, which supply drinking water to the city, tripped, disrupting the water supply.Around 4.45 p.m., the power first failed, and pumping operations were completely halted as power from the Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TGSPDCL) was not restored.According to officials, this scenario was common in several locations near Sangareddy and Patancheru due to strong winds and snapping of power lines. The Electricity department assured that urgent repairs were being carried out.A repeat of the incident occurred at around 7.45 p.m., when all pumps tripped again.
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