Archive · 14 Jun 2025
Delhi's Hauz-i-Shamsi Reservoir Restored as Climate Buffer
Imagine an old, sunny water tank called Hauz-i-Shamsi in Delhi that was once dirty.
People worked together to clean it up!
They put in special machines to clean the water and make it fresh for the animals and birds.
Now, it's a nice place where the sun's rays dance on the water, helping the city stay cool and creating a better environment for everyone.
Hauz-i-Shamsi, a Delhi reservoir from 1230 CE, is being restored.
The restoration project involved community members, NGOs, and the ASI.
The water body now has clean water, aerators, and bio-islands.
The project aims to combat the urban heat island effect.
Treated wastewater is being considered to sustain the lake's water levels.
- Who
- Community members, SEEDS India, and the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
- What
- Restoration of Hauz-i-Shamsi, a historic reservoir.
- When
- Restoration began in early 2023.
- Where
- Mehrauli, South Delhi.
- Why
- To revive the water body, combat urban heat, and provide a habitat for birds.
Advocates
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Main Focus
Advocates
Restoration of urban water bodies.
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- Location
- Mehrauli, Delhi
- Original construction
- 1230 CE
- Original purpose
- Rainwater collection and drinking water
- Restoration Partners
- SEEDS, ASI, local community
- Key Feature
- Solar-powered aerators and bio-islands