Hyderabad, April 6 -- The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) has launched a special drive against illegal water pumps attached to taps in houses.

According to the board, offenders will face a penalty of Rs 5,000, and the equipment will be seized from them. It also observed that low pressure in some areas is due to the misuse of water by some people. The board also said that some people are using illegal water pumps to draw water.

To combat the violation, the board has prepared a region-wise action plan, under which Hyderabad, Cyberabad, and Malkajgiri zones will be covered. Officials from the board will take up ground-level investigation during water supply hours.

As part of the inspection, teams will monit...