Hyderabad, Nov. 10 -- Several areas in the western corridor of Hyderabad are likely to face severe drinking water shortages from December this year.

According to a report in the Times of India, Serilingampally is expected to see an 80 per cent reduction in supply. Among the other areas that are likely to be worst-affected are Patancheru, Kukatpally, Gachibowli and Narsingi.

These localities have more than 3 lakh water consumers.

Situation highlighted during meeting

The situation was highlighted by Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) Managing Director K Ashok Reddy during a recent meeting with representatives of the National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO).

Giving the reason behind the shortage, h...