Villagers Block Road in Mahabubabad Over Severe Drinking Water Shortage

Protests Erupt as Water Scarcity Grips Mahabubabad

Mahabubabad, Telangana | April 22, 2025:
Angry residents of a village in Mahabubabad district staged a roadblock protest on Tuesday over a persistent drinking water crisis, blaming local gram panchayat and mandal authorities for negligence.

Over 100 villagers, including women and children, blocked the main road in Chinthalapalem mandal, demanding immediate tanker supply and a permanent solution to the unrelenting summer water shortage.

Many alleged that officials had ignored repeated complaints over the past two weeks, forcing villagers to walk over 3 km to fetch water from dried borewells and tanks.

💧 Administration Responds After Outcry

The protest, which lasted for over four hours, disrupted vehicular traffic on the Kodad-Huzurnagar route. Police intervened and assured the villagers that emergency tankers would be sent.

Officials from the Rural Water Supply (RWS) department visited the village post-protest and promised to deploy engineers to inspect broken pipelines and restore supply.

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📊 Repeated Negligence Alleged in Rural Telangana

This isn’t the first time residents in Mahabubabad have hit the streets. In April 2024, nearby hamlets in the same district held sit-ins and dharnas over similar shortages.

Locals fear this summer could be worse, with groundwater levels plummeting and zero pre-monsoon preparedness visible on the ground.

❓ FAQ (People Also Ask)

What caused the Mahabubabad water shortage?
Unmaintained pipelines, dried borewells, and poor summer contingency planning are the main causes.

Who is responsible for village water supply in Telangana?
Local gram panchayats coordinate with the Rural Water Supply department and mandal revenue officials for regular supply.