Hyderabad sinks deeper into groundwater crisis, worst-hit metro: Report
TNN / May 28, 2026, 00:56 (IST)
Hyderabad faces a severe groundwater crisis, topping Indian metros in depletion. Over 26 units in Greater Hyderabad are critically over-exploited, exceeding Delhi and Mumbai. Rampant borewell drilling and rapid construction, coupled with poor rainwater harvesting, are pushing water tables deeper. Experts warn of an escalating situation due to geological challenges and illegal drilling practices.