Archive · 27 Nov 2025
Belapur Residents Fear Agroli Lake Drying Up
People in Belapur are worried because the water in Agroli Lake is going down very fast.
They think it might be because of the digging work happening nearby.
The lake is very important for animals like fish and turtles.
If the water keeps disappearing, the lake might dry up by February.
The people want the authorities to check if there's a leak and make sure the lake is safe.
The officials say the digging was approved by experts, but the residents are not sure and want more checks.
Agroli Lake's water level has dropped by 1.25 feet in a month, alarming Belapur residents.
Residents suspect nearby road excavation work may be causing leakage and water loss.
If the water level continues to drop, the lake could dry up by February.
Activists warn of irreversible ecological damage and biodiversity loss.
Authorities claim the excavation was approved by IIT experts, but residents demand an independent inspection.
- Who
- Residents and environmental activists of Belapur
- What
- Sharp drop in Agroli Lake's water level
- When
- Barely a month after the monsoon, continuing for a week
- Where
- Belapur, Navi Mumbai
- Why
- Suspected leakage due to nearby excavation work
- Location
- Belapur, Navi Mumbai
- Lake
- Agroli Lake
- Water Level Drop
- 1.25 feet in a month
- Suspected Cause
- Nearby excavation work
- Potential Impact
- Ecological damage and biodiversity loss
- Resident Concerns
- Possible leakage due to trenching
- Authorities' Stance
- Excavation approved by IIT experts
- Residents' Demands
- Independent inspection and technical audit