HYDRAA chief learns a trick or two from Bengaluru’s lake revival strategy

BENGALURU: Bengaluru’s resilient approach in mitigation of floods and restoration of lakes like Jakkur and Yelahanka impressed Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) Commissioner A V Ranganath.

Ranganath, who has cracked down hard on the land mafia and encroachers in Hyderabad by demolishing structures on lakes and drains, visited the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitor Centre (KSNDMC) on Thursday and sought details of flood mitigation plans as well as restoration of lakes by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).

He said some lakes have been restored in Bengaluru and it is inspiring. The official also said post demolition and removal of encroachment on lakes, parks and nalas at Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), efforts will be made to emulate Bengaluru’s lake protection management.