Archive · 22 Jul 2026
HYDRAA Sets August Deadline for Lake Restoration
The HYDRAA commissioner has set a deadline for the restoration and development of two lakes in Hyderabad, Thammidikunta and Sunnam Cheruvu.
The project aims to improve flood control and groundwater recharge by constructing bunds, pathways, parks, and other facilities.
The lakes are being expanded, and measures are being taken to prevent flooding and stop sewage inflow.
The commissioner has directed officials to complete the works by the third week of August.
HYDRAA commissioner A.V. Ranganath set a deadline for lake restoration in Madhapur, Hyderabad.
Thammidikunta and Sunnam Cheruvu lakes are being restored and expanded.
Works include bunds, pathways, parks, open gyms, play areas, inlets, and outlets.
The project aims to support flood control and groundwater recharge.
Measures include preventing flooding and stopping sewage inflow into the lakes.
- Who
- HYDRAA commissioner A.V. Ranganath and officials
- What
- Restoration and development of Thammidikunta and Sunnam Cheruvu lakes
- When
- Deadline set for the third week of August
- Where
- Madhapur, Hyderabad
- Why
- To support flood control and groundwater recharge
Environmental Conservation
Urban Development
Priority of Projects
Environmental Conservation
Focus on environmental conservation and restoration of natural water bodies.
Urban Development
Urban development and infrastructure projects that may impact natural water bodies.
- Commissioner
- A.V. Ranganath
- Location
- Madhapur, Hyderabad
- Deadline
- Third week of August
- Lakes
- Thammidikunta and Sunnam Cheruvu
- Restoration Extent
- Thammidikunta: 16.2 acres to 29.3 acres; Sunnam Cheruvu: 16.4 acres to 30.5 acres
- Key Features
- Bunds, pathways, parks, open gyms, play areas, inlets, outlets
- Additional Measures
- Prevention of flooding, sewage treatment plants