HYDRAA frees two lakes from massive encroachments
HYDRAA has successfully reclaimed two lakes in Rangareddy district from encroachments. The agency restored the Eedula Kunta lake and secured adjacent government land, while also addressing encroachments at Kotha Cheruvu. These actions were taken following complaints from local residents and supported by field inspections and satellite imagery.
- ▪HYDRAA restored the 6.05-acre Eedula Kunta lake in Khanamet village.
- ▪The agency also reclaimed 5.16 acres of adjacent government land.
- ▪Encroachments at Kotha Cheruvu were addressed, including the removal of a bund constructed through the lake.
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The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring and Protection Agency (HYDRAA) on Tuesday undertook major operations to protect two water bodies in separate locations of Rangareddy district, reclaiming encroached lake areas and adjoining government land.In one operation, HYDRAA restored the footprint of the 6.05-acre Eedula Kunta in Khanamet village of Serilingampally mandal, allegedly erased through encroachments. The agency also secured an adjoining 5.16-acre government land parcel.
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