Narayanpet women protest drinking water shortage, blame govt
Hyderabad: Several women blocked roads in Narayanpet district on Thursday, November 12, protesting a drinking water shortage.
The women alleged that the scarcity is hampering their daily chores and forcing them to travel long distances to fetch water. In a video shared online, they were seen protesting on a street in Nandini Nagar Colony, Makthal municipality, with their gharas (pitchers) placed in front of them.
Frustrated over the shortage, one woman said: “Should we run after water or look after our children at home? Every day, I have to line up for water in the morning, and by the time I reach home, it is evening.”
Several women blocked roads in Narayanpet district on Thursday, November 12, as they protested over a drinking water shortage.
— The Siasat Daily (@TheSiasatDaily) November 12, 2026
The women alleged that the scarcity of water is hampering their daily chores and that they are forced to travel long distances to fetch water. In a… pic.twitter.com/1vxK3j6AzP
Some of the women said that during every councillor election, candidates approach them for support and promise adequate water supply, but none of them keeps the promise, leaving the women to suffer.
The drinking water crisis, reportedly aggravated by the El Niño phenomenon, has been causing difficulties for residents. The failure of municipal authorities to respond promptly to water-related complaints has sparked public anger in several areas.
Despite repeated complaints about water scarcity, discoloured drinking water, pipeline leakages and irregular supply, the problems remain unresolved.
Rainfall, ground water deficit in Telangana
The protest comes as Telangana reels from a deficient monsoon. The state received 628 mm of rainfall between June 1 and October 31 against the normal 831 mm, a deficit of 24 per cent, according to local reports. Only 11 of the 33 districts reportedly recorded normal rainfall. Narayanpet was among the worst-hit districts at the end of September, with a 35 per cent deficit.
Groundwater levels have also fallen. The Telangana Groundwater Department’s monthly report showed a decline in 554 of the state’s 621 mandals, with the average depth reaching 8.28 metres below ground level in October.
Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS.
This content is published by The Siasat Daily and has not been created or edited by Hello Headlines. View original
