Archive · 16 Jun 2025
Hyderabad Revives Historic Lake Bum-Rukn-ud-Dowla
Imagine a very old lake in Hyderabad, like one used by kings a long time ago.
This lake was not taken care of properly, with people building on it and throwing trash in it.
Now, a special group called HYDRAA is fixing the lake.
They are clearing out the bad stuff, and will fill it with rain water.
They're also going to make it look nice and clean, to help the city.
HYDRAA is revitalizing the historic Bum-Rukn-ud-Dowla lake in Hyderabad.
The lake, dating back to the 1700s, was once a main water source for the Nizams.
The lake suffered from encroachment, negligence, and pollution over the years.
HYDRAA demolished illegal structures and is now digging the lake area.
The project aims to revive the lake, with further plans for city water bodies.
- Who
- The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) is leading the project.
- What
- HYDRAA is rejuvenating the Bum-Rukn-ud-Dowla lake.
- When
- Demolition of illegal structures began on August 10, 2024. The project is ongoing.
- Where
- Shivarampally, Hyderabad.
- Why
- To restore the historic lake and water body, as well as to provide clean water to the people of Hyderabad.
- Lake Name
- Bum-Rukn-ud-Dowla
- Location
- Shivarampally, Hyderabad
- Original Use
- Drinking water source for Nizams
- Construction Year
- 1770
- Agency
- HYDRAA
- FTL Area
- 18.575 acres
- Water Spread Area
- 8.915 acres