Archive · 6 Sep 2026
Uppal Nalla Cheruvu Restoration Expected To Open In November
Nalla Cheruvu is a lake in Uppal, Hyderabad.
It was badly affected by encroachment, garbage and industrial waste.
Officials are restoring the lake and expanding its water area to 67.31 acres.
The work is expected to finish in about two months.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy may inaugurate it in November.
New channels will help stormwater enter the lake.
Gates will help move extra water away and reduce flooding nearby.
A walking path, gazebos and play areas will make the lake a place for visitors.
HYDRAA commissioner A.V. Ranganath said restoration of Uppal’s Nalla Cheruvu could finish within two months.
The lake, once reduced to less than 50 acres by encroachment, has been expanded to 67.31 acres.
The site was previously used as a garbage and industrial-effluent dumping ground.
Plans include stormwater inlets, outlet gates, a 2.4-kilometer bund and walking track.
Gazebos and playing areas are also planned as the lake is developed as a tourism and employment hub.
- Who
- HYDRAA commissioner A.V. Ranganath, HYDRAA officials and Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy.
- What
- Restoration and redevelopment of Nalla Cheruvu, including expansion of its water area and construction of public amenities.
- When
- The work was expected to be completed in two months, with inauguration planned for November; Ranganath inspected other lakes on Saturday.
- Where
- Nalla Cheruvu in Uppal, Hyderabad, along the Warangal Highway.
- Why
- To restore a lake affected by encroachment, garbage and industrial effluent, improve water management and create a tourism and employment hub.
- Lake area
- Expanded to 67.31 acres from less than 50 acres of water limit.
- Expected completion
- Within two months, according to A.V. Ranganath.
- Planned inauguration
- Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy is expected to inaugurate the lake in November.
- Previous condition
- The site was used as a garbage and industrial-effluent dump yard.
- Bund and track
- A 2.4-kilometer bund and walking track are being developed.
- Water management
- Inlets will bring in stormwater, while outlet gates will divert excess water.
- Additional facilities
- Gazebos and playing areas are planned around the lake.