Hyderabad, Oct. 18 -- The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) has fined a pub on Jubilee Hills Road Number 45 Rs 20,000 for wasting drinking water on washing its premises.

The management of Fore-Fathers Pub was asked to pay the penalty, and their drinking water connection was disconnected. The HMWSSB also discontinued the water supply through tankers.

With water demand expected to rise in the festive season, the water board has urged the public to use water judiciously.

It has specifically advised hotels, restaurants, pubs, and other commercial establishments to act responsibly and avoid wasting drinking water.

The Water Board has issued a stern warning that the misuse of water will not be tolerated under a...