What environmental issues are Hyderabad residents facing regarding lakes?

Residents are concerned about sewage inflow into lakes, resulting in foul odors and a significant mosquito menace.

How is HYDRAA addressing public complaints and encroachments?

HYDRAA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath interacted with 36 complainants, directing officials to resolve issues and has begun phased development of lakes within its jurisdiction up to the Outer Ring Road.

What action has HYDRAA taken against illegal construction?

HYDRAA sealed two five-story buildings in Neknampur village constructed on land earmarked for public utilities, following allegations of fraudulent documentation.

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City Lakes Polluted, Foul Odors Plague Residents

7 Feb

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Summary

Residents report sewage inflow, foul odors, and mosquito issues around lakes.
HYDRAA Commissioner addressed grievances from 36 complainants on Saturday.
HYDRAA sealed two buildings on public utility land after fake document claims.

City Lakes Polluted, Foul Odors Plague Residents

Residents from across the city expressed alarm on Saturday regarding sewage contamination of lakes, leading to foul odors and a surge in mosquito populations. During a phone-in program, HYDRAA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath engaged directly with complainants, assuring them that officials have been tasked to resolve these pressing environmental issues within a week.

The agency's jurisdiction, however, was clarified to be limited to areas within the Outer Ring Road. HYDRAA has initiated lake development in phases, with 14 more slated for improvement. Many grievances centered on encroachments of lakes, parks, and public lands, with specific complaints from Gagillapur and Attapur detailing illegal plotting and land grabbing.