Expert stresses on rejuvenation of Hyderabad lakes

Category : Water | Location : Telangana  | Posted on 2023-07-03 09:17:05

HYDERABAD: Hyderabad once had more than 250 manmade lakes in and around the city, but today the majority of them have been buried under concrete structures, and the existing lakes have transformed into toxic bodies of water. According to data from the Telangana State Pollution Control Board (TSPCB), as of February 2023, approximately 23 out of 185 lakes in the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) limits have dried up, while the data from December 2022 reported seven dried-up lakes.

Source: https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2023/jul/03/expert-stresses-on-rejuvenation-of-city-lakes-2590802.html