Hussainsagar - 1948 Words

Hussain Sagar From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Hussain Sagar | | Location | Hyderabad | Coordinates | 17 °27†²N 78 °30†²Eï » ¿ / ï » ¿17.45 °N 78.5 °Eï » ¿ / 17.45; 78.5 | Lake type | artificial lake | Basin countries | India | | Max. depth | 32 ft | Surface elevation | 1,759 ft | | Islands | Buddha Statue (artificial) | Settlements | Hyderabad and Secunderabad | Coordinates: 17 °27†²N 78 °30†²Eï » ¿ / ï » ¿17.45 °N 78.5 °Eï » ¿ / 17.45; 78.5 Hussain Sagar (Telugu: à ° ¹Ã  ± Ã  ° ¸Ã  ± Ã  ° ¸Ã  ±â€¡Ã  ° ¨Ã  ±  à ° ¸Ã  ° ¾Ã  °â€"à ° °Ã  ± ) is a lake in Hyderabad, India, built by Hazrat Hussain Shah Wali in 1562, during the rule of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah. It was a lake of 24 square kilometres built on a tributary of the River Musi to meet the water and irrigation needs of the city.†¦show more content†¦A project feasibility report has been prepared for the conservation amp; restoration of Hussain Sagar Lake under National Lake Conservation Plan. The Hussain Sagar Lake has been the centre of Hyderabad civilisation and is among the most beautiful national heritage. It has played a major role in the economy of the State of Andhra Pradesh through its attraction of tourists as well as its utilisation as a source of food and water. As with other urban lakes in India, the Hussain Sagar now serves as one of the main sewage collection zone of the twin cities. Lake in the evening During the past few years grave concern is being voiced by people from different walks of life over the deteriorating conditions of Hussain Sagar Lake. As a result of heavy anthropogenic pressures, the lake eco-systems are not only strengthening in its surface becoming poor in quality, posing health hazards to the people living in close proximity to the lake. Over the years the entire eco-system of Hussain Sagar Lake has changed. The water quality has deteriorated considerably during the last three decades. Over the years the lake has become shallow due to siltation and accumulation of plant debris. Many undesirable changes in the structure of biological communities have resulted and some important species have either declined or completely disappeared. Realising the importance of conservation of Hussain Sagar Lake, a project hasShow MoreRelatedLearnings From International Good Practices Essay2077 Words   |  9 PagesHydrabad they are invariably contaminated by industrial effluents . During Ganesh festival around 2000 tons/year of chemically contaminated Plaster of Paris waste is generated, which is growing year by year. The government is planning to de-silt Hussainsagar Lake and transport the soil to Jawaharnagar MSW dump site and plant trees on this soil. It is a highly contaminated soil. This will contaminate the soil and groundwater surface runoff. Construction Waste: In Hyderabad construction activities