City faces extreme groundwater depletion with abysmal levels recorded in Bachupally and Ameerpet
Hyderabad is confronting severe groundwater depletion, with the city’s water tables dropping to record lows. Recent measurements in the Bachupally and Ameerpet neighbourhoods show the most alarming levels, indicating a critical shortage of underground water in the past decade, and to protect future generations. The municipal authorities are exploring recharge projects and stricter usage regulations.