India, Nov. 6 -- Even before the winter season has fully set in, Hyderabad is likely to face drinking water shortages as early as December, well ahead of next summer, as water stored in the Singur and Manjeera reservoirs is estimated to last only another 55 days.

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) has warned that the city could face water shortages from early December due to declining reservoir levels.

To ensure uninterrupted water supply to the city, HMWSSB is preparing contingency measures to serve 15 lakh consumers and prevent disruptions to nearly three lakh water connections amid declining reservoir levels and groundwater depletion.

HMWSSB officials said consumption controls and alternative water s...