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7 October 2026 · Telangana edition

Groundwater in Hyderabad's Core Urban Region Falls 22.5 Feet in a Year as 33 of 46 Mandals Record Deficient Rain; Kukatpally Worst-Hit

  • Groundwater
  • CURE
  • Ground Water Department
  • Hard-Rock Aquifers
  • Rainfall Deficit
  • HMWSSB

Why it is in the news

The Telangana Ground Water Department (TGWD)'s latest assessment, reported on 7 October 2026, shows the average groundwater depth in Hyderabad's Core Urban Region (CURE) at 38 feet below ground in September, against 15.5 feet a year earlier — a fall of 22.5 feet.

The exam angle

Syllabus: Group 1 Prelims: 6. World Geography, Indian Geography and Geography of Telangana state; 4. Environmental Issues: Disaster Management- Prevention and Mitigation Strategies. Groups 2–4: groundwater and water resources of Telangana.

Written for TGPSC Group 1. More from 7 October 2026 or all current affairs.

Groundwater in Hyderabad's Core Urban Region Falls 22.5 Feet in a Year as 33 of 46 Mandals Record Deficient Rain; Kukatpally Worst-Hit · PrepShark