Archive · 7 Sep 2026
HYDRAA Restores Uppal Lake, Expands Public and Flood Protection
Uppal lake in Hyderabad had become much smaller because buildings and other structures had taken over parts of it.
HYDRAA removed the encroachments and expanded the lake to 67.31 acres.
Workers built a path around the lake for walking and added places to sit and relax.
New water channels will help rainwater enter the lake.
Other channels will help stop nearby homes from flooding when the lake is full.
The lake is being made both a useful water body and a public park.
Three more restored lakes are expected to open by the end of the month.
Officials are also improving other lakes and checking how they can hold more water.
Uppal Nalla Cheruvu has expanded from 52.30 acres to 67.31 acres after HYDRAA removed encroachments and restored the lake.
HYDRAA developed a 2.4-kilometre bund and walking track, along with gazebos, seating areas and recreational facilities.
Improved inlets and outlets are intended to support rainwater flow and protect nearby residential areas from flooding.
Uppal lake is among three restored water bodies expected to be inaugurated by the end of the month.
Commissioner AV Ranganath also reviewed restoration works at Thammidikunta, Sunnam Cheruvu and Krishna Kanth Park lake.
- Who
- HYDRAA, led on these inspections by Commissioner AV Ranganath.
- What
- Uppal Nalla Cheruvu was restored, expanded and equipped with public amenities and improved water-flow systems.
- When
- The article does not provide a specific completion date; three additional restored water bodies are planned for inauguration by the end of the month.
- Where
- Uppal in Hyderabad, with related restoration works in Madhapur and other Hyderabad localities.
- Why
- To restore the lake’s ecological role, improve public spaces and help reduce flooding and waterlogging.
- Restored lake
- Uppal Nalla Cheruvu
- Lake area before restoration
- 52.30 acres
- Lake area after restoration
- 67.31 acres
- New bund and walking track
- 2.4 kilometres
- Planned inaugurations
- Three more restored water bodies are expected to be inaugurated by the end of the month.
- Additional lake in second phase
- Krishna Kanth Park lake is one of 14 lakes identified for HYDRAA’s second restoration phase.