Archive · 29 Aug 2026
HYDRAA Bars Ganesh Immersion at Hyderabad’s Kapra Lake
HYDRAA has said people should not immerse Ganesh idols in Kapra lake.
The lake is an important wetland in Hyderabad.
It helps store floodwater and recharge groundwater.
It also provides a home for many birds.
More than 470 migratory bird species are said to visit the lake.
Smaller idols may be immersed in a nearby baby pond.
Organisers must find other places for larger idols.
Officials and local lake supporters want the lake developed while keeping its natural environment safe.
HYDRAA said Ganesh idols would not be immersed in 113-acre Kapra lake.
The agency cited the lake’s ecological importance and urban-wetland status.
Smaller idols may be immersed in a nearby baby pond, while larger idols require alternative arrangements.
HYDRAA said the lake supports flood-water storage, groundwater recharge and biodiversity.
The lake reportedly attracts more than 470 migratory bird species from regions including Australia and Europe.
- Who
- The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA), led during the inspection by commissioner A.V. Ranganath, and representatives of the Bhagyanagar Utsav Committee.
- What
- HYDRAA prohibited Ganesh idol immersions in Kapra lake and suggested the nearby baby pond for smaller idols.
- When
- The decision was discussed during an inspection held on Saturday; the articles do not specify the date.
- Where
- Kapra lake in Hyderabad, Telangana.
- Why
- Officials said the lake is an ecologically important urban wetland that supports flood-water storage, groundwater recharge, biodiversity and migratory bird habitats.
- Lake size
- 113 acres
- Immersion decision
- Ganesh idol immersions will not be carried out in Kapra lake.
- Alternative site
- The nearby baby pond was suggested for smaller idols.
- Migratory birds
- The lake is said to attract more than 470 species from around the world.
- Ecological functions
- Flood-water storage, groundwater recharge, biodiversity and bird-habitat protection.
- Land ownership
- Around 70% of the lake area was described as privately held patta land.
- Wetland status
- Kapra lake was identified by the Centre as an urban wetland.