Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Durgam Cheruvu Closed for Maintenance Amid Sewage Concerns
Durgam Cheruvu lake in Hyderabad is closed to visitors for maintenance.
The closure is scheduled for September 11, and the lake was also closed on Thursday.
Fishermen recently reported that many fish were lost.
They said sewage may have leaked into the lake.
Officials found four major places where sewage enters the lake.
The sewage treatment plant is already working at full capacity.
More homes and people have created more sewage, and monsoon water has made the problem worse.
Officials are studying how to divert and treat the sewage permanently.
Durgam Cheruvu will remain closed to visitors on September 11 for maintenance work.
Entry was also closed on the preceding Thursday.
The closure follows fishermen’s reports of tonnes of fish being lost, allegedly because of sewage leakage.
Officials identified four major sewage inlets feeding into the lake.
Authorities plan to study surrounding areas and prepare a permanent sewage-management action plan.
- Who
- The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board and Cyberabad Municipal Corporation are handling the work.
- What
- Durgam Cheruvu is closed to visitors for maintenance, while authorities investigate sewage inflows and fish losses.
- When
- The closure is scheduled for September 11; entry was also closed on the preceding Thursday.
- Where
- Durgam Cheruvu lake in Hyderabad.
- Why
- Maintenance is being carried out to improve facilities, while sewage leakage and increased sewage generation have created additional concerns.
- Closure date
- September 11
- Location
- Durgam Cheruvu, Hyderabad
- Responsible agencies
- HMWS&SB and Cyberabad Municipal Corporation
- Sewage inlets identified
- Four major inlets
- Treatment plant status
- Operating at full capacity
- Reported impact
- Fishermen reported losing tonnes of fish allegedly due to sewage leakage
- Planned response
- A study of surrounding topography and hydrology, followed by a permanent action plan