Hyderabad: Groundwater levels across Ranga Reddy district have declined sharply, raising concerns over water security ahead of the summer season.
According to the latest Groundwater Department (GWD) report, the district's average groundwater level stood at 12.75 metres below ground level (m bgl) in October 2026, compared with 6.14 metres during the same month last year.
The figures indicate a significant deterioration in groundwater availability over the past year.
All 27 Mandals Record Groundwater Decline
The report found that groundwater levels declined in all 27 mandals of Ranga Reddy district compared with October 2025.
An assessment of 84 observation wells showed a decline in water levels in 79 wells, while only two recorded a rise. The report's figures account for 81 of the 84 wells, leaving three wells unexplained in the supplied data.
A senior Groundwater Department official reportedly said that aquifers had not recovered adequately following weak monsoon conditions. Increased borewell drilling and high domestic water consumption have added to the pressure on groundwater resources.
19 Mandals Receive Deficient Rainfall
Rainfall data for October showed that only Shabad mandal recorded excess rainfall, at 6.5%. Seven mandals received normal rainfall, while the remaining 19 experienced rainfall deficits.
The highest rainfall deficits were recorded in the following mandals:
| Mandal | Rainfall deficit |
|---|---|
| Abdullapurmet | 47.9% |
| Yacharam | 46.3% |
| Ibrahimpatnam | 44.6% |
| Saroornagar | 42.5% |
| Manchal | 41.9% |
| Hayathnagar | 41.3% |
| Talakondapally | 41.0% |
| Shamshabad | 37.8% |
| Gandipet | 36.8% |
| Balapur | 35.3% |
| Kothur | 33.0% |
| Amangal | 32.7% |
| Kadthal | 31.5% |
| Maheshwaram | 30.9% |
| Chowdergudem | 28.9% |
| Kandukur | 28.1% |
| Madgul | 23.0% |
| Farooqnagar | 23.0% |
| Rajendranagar | 20.8% |
Concerns Over Summer Water Supply
Environmental concerns are growing over the possibility of further groundwater depletion during the coming summer months.
An environmentalist warned that the district could face severe water shortages if groundwater levels do not improve. The expert called for stronger measures, including monitoring borewell drilling, geo-tagging borewells and enforcing rainwater-harvesting measures.
With all 27 mandals recording a year-on-year decline, the latest figures underline the need for better groundwater management and conservation measures across Ranga Reddy district.
The extent of the impact on individual domestic borewells and the possibility of supply disruptions will depend on local groundwater conditions and future rainfall.
