Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Protection Agency (HYDRAA) enforcement teams demolished unauthorized structures in Pariki Lake of Hyderabad’s Quthbullapur on Thursday, February 20.
The Pariki Lake Conservation Committee has lodged a complaint with HYDRAA commissioner AV Ranganath, alleging encroachment on the 60-acre lake. In response, HYDRAA launched a full-scale investigation, coordinating with revenue, irrigation, and municipal departments.
Following the probe, demolitions were carried out in the FTL area of Pariki Lake in Hyderabad, where unauthorized constructions were identified.
Meanwhile, the committee reported that Balakrishna, a purported local leader, was illegally selling government land and plots within the lake’s FTL perimeter through notarized agreements.
On February 18, HYDRAA excavations uncovered hidden waters of Bathukamma Kunta Lake, which was believed to have been lost to encroachment.
On Tuesday, February 18 after digging through the thick layers of soil, Bathukamma Kunta Lake began to emerge, reigniting hope for the revival of the once-vital water body. “If all the soil that has been filled over the years is removed, the pond will be filled with water once again,” Hyderabad residents stated.
HYDRAA begins work to restore 6 lakes across Hyderabad
Earlier, HYDRAA launched an ambitious project to rejuvenate several lakes across Hyderabad.
This initiative focuses on restoring vital water bodies such as Bum-Rukn-ud-Daula in Shivrampally, Thammidi Kunta in Madhapur, Sunnam Cheruvu in Guttala Begumpet, Nalla Cheruvu in Kukatpally, and Nalla/Pedda Cheruvu in Uppal. The overarching goals of this project are to improve groundwater levels, prevent urban flooding, and enhance the overall environment of Hyderabad.
HYDRAA has set a target to complete the revival of all six lakes by June. A 3D development model has been prepared for Nalla Cheruvu in Uppal, showcasing its transformation post-restoration.
The agency’s broader vision includes expanding its reach to cover 50 percent of Telangana’s population by 2050 and establishing a new police station along with increasing its Disaster Response Force (DRF) teams.
The agency’s broader vision includes expanding its reach to cover 50% of Telangana’s population by 2050 and establishing a new police station along with increasing its Disaster Response Force (DRF) teams.
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