GVMC water Supply Disruption: 24-Hour Alert for Vizag Residents on Jan 5-6
Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) has scheduled a 24-hour disruption of drinking water supply starting 9 a.m. on January 5 until 9 a.m. on January 6, 2026, for essential maintenance at the Narava Water Treatment Plant. This affects multiple areas as crews install flow meters to improve water distribution efficiency.
Affected Areas
Key neighborhoods facing interruptions include:
Arilova, Thatichetlapalem, and Endada
Madhurawada, Old Venkojipalem, and Dasapalla Hills
Salipeta, Allipuram, and surrounding wards under GVMC limits.
Residents in these zones should store adequate water beforehand to avoid shortages during the outage.
The work focuses on upgrading infrastructure at Narava plant to ensure better monitoring and reduced leaks long-term. GVMC has deployed water tankers available on request via dedicated helplines, urging timely calls to manage demand
Boil stored water if quality concerns arise post-restoration.
Report issues promptly to GVMC's 24/7 control room.
Support conservation to aid smoother recovery.
This routine maintenance underscores GVMC's commitment to reliable supply amid Vizag's growth, with normal service expected by Monday morning. Stay updated via official channels for any extensions.
