Restored lakes in Hyderabad set for inauguration on March 6

Two restored lakes in Hyderabad, Bam Rukn-ud-Daula Lake and Nalla Cheruvu, are prepared for public reopening as part of a rejuvenation initiative. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy will inaugurate Bam Rukn-ud-Daula Lake on March 6, 2026, with Nalla Cheruvu to follow shortly after.

Hyderabad's efforts to revive its water bodies continue with the upcoming inauguration of two restored lakes under the Hyderabad Disaster Response & Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA). The historic Bam Rukn-ud-Daula Lake, located in Shivarampally, and Nalla Cheruvu in Kukatpally, form part of this lake rejuvenation initiative.

A statement from HYDRAA indicates that Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy is scheduled to open Bam Rukn-ud-Daula Lake on Friday, March 6, 2026. This event marks the reopening of the lake to the public after restoration works. Nalla Cheruvu will be inaugurated a couple of days later, further advancing the agency's goals in protecting and enhancing Hyderabad's assets against disasters.

These restorations highlight ongoing updates in Hyderabad's environmental management, focusing on historic sites like Bam Rukn-ud-Daula Lake.

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Deputy PM Temesgen Tiruneh cuts ribbon at Tendaho irrigation project inauguration with regional leaders, surrounded by green fields in Afar desert.
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Deputy PM Temesgen Tiruneh inaugurates rehabilitated Tendaho irrigation project

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Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh has inaugurated the rehabilitated and expanded Tendaho irrigation development project in Dubti woreda, Afar Region. Afar Region President Awel Arba and Water and Environment Minister Dr. Abraham Belay attended the event. The project has a capacity for 60,000 hectares, with 33,000 hectares now ready for irrigation.

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy is set to present proposals for the Musi River rejuvenation at the 'Musi Invites' event in Hyderabad on March 13. The plans include ensuring clean water flow, environmental protection, and development of riverbanks and public infrastructure. As part of the initiative, 29 new bridges are proposed on the river.

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Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy laid foundation stones on Saturday for redeveloping ancient Lord Shiva temples at Manchirevula on Hyderabad's outskirts. The ₹700 crore project, part of the Musi riverfront development, aims to transform the site into "Dakshin Kasi."

The water level in Maharashtra's Lonar lake has risen by four metres since 2022, endangering its unique alkaline ecology and submerging ancient temples. This development prompted the Bombay High Court to take suo motu notice in late January. Experts attribute the rise to human-made water structures and heavy monsoons.

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Delhi Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh flagged off a fleet of vehicles on April 2 to tackle waterlogging and bolster sanitation services. Procured by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, the fleet includes backhoe loaders, mechanical road sweepers, and flood-control emergency units. Singh assured residents that the coming monsoon would not see waterlogging on the scale of previous years.

The democratic alliance plans to take the city of johannesburg to court over its ongoing water crisis, citing mismanagement and potential undue benefits to tanker suppliers. Residents in areas like melville and brixton have protested the prolonged outages, while mayor dada morero denies the situation has reached national disaster levels. Nationally, minister pemmy majodina stated that r400 billion is needed to fix south africa's water infrastructure.

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Residents along Johannesburg's Jukskei River are restoring a polluted waterway using art, clean-ups and nature-based solutions as part of the Suncasa project. The Alexandra Water Warriors lead efforts in Alexandra, turning waste into art installations that trap litter and boost local pride. The initiative improves river health and reduces flood risks.

 

 

 

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