A delegation from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), which is playing a key role in the rejuvenation of the Musi, visited the office of the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) and held discussions with Commissioner A.V. Ranganath.
The team reviewed HYDRAA’s activities, particularly its efforts in restoring lakes across the city, and discussed the benefits of reviving the chain of interconnected water bodies for the health of Musi river. Using archival footage, officials demonstrated the earlier condition of several lakes and the transformation achieved after restoration, including Bathukamma Kunta in Amberpet, Bam Rukn-ud-Daula lake in the Old City, and Nalla Cheruvu in Kukatpally.
Through a detailed presentation, the Commissioner explained the restoration of six lakes taken up in the first phase and 14 more under the second phase.
Responding to queries from the ADB team, Mr. Ranganath said many of the city’s lakes are hydrologically linked to the Musi, and their restoration would ensure that cleaner water flows into the river. He emphasised that setting up sewage treatment plants (STPs) at each restored lake would help treat wastewater locally, reducing the pollution load on the Musi.
