Hyderabad Water tankers complete over 4 lakh trips in March, April

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board (HMWSS&B) witnessed a remarkable increase in water tanker trips during the month of April, surpassing the figures from March. In April alone, the water tankers completed over 2.37 lakh trips, compared to 1.69 lakh trips in the previous month. This make 4.06 lakh trips in just two months.

At the onset of April, the fleet comprised 613 tankers, but due to escalating demand, the number surged



to 840 tankers. Additionally, more filling stations and points were added to cater to the rising requirements of the residents.

According to a statement released by the Water Board, nearly half of the consumers in the city, accounting for 48.96%, booked tankers through the mobile app. Approximately 36.78% booked via the Interactive Voice Response System, while 14.16% opted for the Water Board website. A negligible 0.10% chose other channels for booking.