Hyderabad’s Skyscrapers Grapple with Water Shortage
In the concrete-heavy landscape of western Hyderabad, marked by picturesque buildings and a flourishing IT industry, a significant challenge looms large: water scarcity. Despite its urban charm, the area grapples with a pressing issue that threatens its sustainability. Similar concerns are echoed in Bengaluru, another tech hub facing acute water shortages. In this context, B. Pradeep evaluates the situation, drawing parallels between these cities and examining the severity of their shared water woes.
In their mid-40s, banker Anjana and her techie husband Ramakrishna, cradle their two-year-old daughter while relishing the breathtaking cityscape view from their 14th-floor residence in a plush gated community in Hyderabad. The couple considers their nearly ₹2-crore home fortunate, as it holds the cherished memories of experiencing the profound joy of parenthood for the first time.