Dossier
borewells
Coverage of borewells in the Nexus archive.
- As Visakhapatnam rises skyward, groundwater sinks in Yendada-Madhurawada corridor
Visakhapatnam's rapid vertical expansion is depleting groundwater in the Yendada-Madhurawada corridor, as water supply and natural recharge cannot keep pace. Suburban areas increasingly rely on borewells and tankers for water.
- Two persons arrested for stealing copper coils from borewells near Jolarpet
Two persons were arrested for stealing copper coils from borewells near Jolarpet. Surveillance was increased in farming villages with over 350 motor pump sets and borewells used for paddy field irrigation.
- 12,000 borewells dried up in Hyderabad this summer: HMWS&SB
The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB) reported that 12,000 borewells in Hyderabad dried up during the summer. The issue highlights severe water scarcity in the region.