BRS leader Harish Rao blamed the Congress government for Hyderabad’s severe water crisis, citing declining groundwater levels and lack of government action.
HYDERABAD: Former Telangana minister and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader Harish Rao has accused the Congress-led state government of failing to prevent a severe water crisis in Hyderabad. He claimed that under the previous K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) government, the city never faced such an acute drinking water shortage.
Speaking on the issue, Harish Rao said that even before the peak summer months, borewells have dried up, groundwater levels have declined, and residents are being forced to buy water tankers. He further alleged that Hyderabad has historically faced water shortages under Congress rule, and the current crisis proves it once again.
Declining Groundwater Levels and Government Inaction
Citing reports, Harish Rao stated that Telangana’s groundwater levels have dropped to 2.88 billion cubic meters. Despite 15% excess rainfall in Hyderabad, the water table has fallen by 1.33 meters. In Kukatpally, the groundwater level has dropped to 25.90 meters.
He criticised the state government’s inaction, stating that despite the alarming situation, authorities have failed to take preventive measures.
Comparison with BRS Government’s Water Initiatives
Harish Rao highlighted the BRS government’s efforts to ensure water supply through Mission Bhagiratha, which provided drinking water through pipelines, and Mission Kakatiya, which revived thousands of lakes to sustain water reserves throughout the summer.
However, under the Congress government, water bodies are drying up, and no measures are being taken to maintain or restore them, leading to the present crisis.
Harish Rao accused the Congress leadership of focusing on self-promotion and political rivalries instead of addressing public grievances. He warned that if immediate steps are not taken, Hyderabad residents will continue to struggle for basic water needs.
As the water crisis deepens, concerns are growing over the government’s response and preparedness for the coming summer months.