Water Shortage Affects Patients, Surgeries At Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital

In a stark sign of Hyderabad’s water crisis, inpatient care and surgeries at Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital located at Mehdipatnam have been impacted by the shortage.

 As per reports, the water supplied by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) is insufficient due to the low pressure and irregular supply, which is causing severe hardship for inpatients. 

The shortage is also affecting surgeries, forcing patients to wait for days for scheduled surgeries.

Hyderabad is currently facing a



severe drinking water shortage with several areas experiencing delayed deliveries. Reports state that the tanker bookings through the HMWSSB have surged by over 128% compared to last year. 

This massive demand has created severe delivery backlogs, forcing residents and organizations dependant on them to wait anywhere from 24 to 72 hours for a water tanker to arrive. 

Hospital sources said they have submitted multiple petitions to HMWSSB explaining patients’ plight due to erratic water supply and hope to find a solution soon.