Hyderabad, April 6 (RAHNUMA): In a proactive step towards effective urban flood management and lake rejuvenation, Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) Commissioner Srijana, along with HYDRA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath, conducted a joint field inspection at Sunnam Lake, Madhapur, and surrounding areas of Thammidikunta on Monday.
The inspection focused on measures being undertaken to ensure that floodwater is efficiently directed into lakes through scientifically designed feeder channels and inlet systems.
During the visit, the Commissioners reviewed the arrangements required to channel floodwater from Borabanda Basti near Sunnam Lake and N.R.R. Puram directly into the lake through designated inlets.
Detailed discussions were held on strengthening canal connections to ensure smooth and uninterrupted flow of stormwater into the lakes.
The officials also examined key aspects including diversion of sewage water through underground pipelines to prevent contamination, ensuring direct flow of rainwater into lakes during monsoon, addressing infrastructure constraints such as road expansion under high-tension power lines between Madhapur and Borabanda and strengthening outlet canals for safe discharge when lakes reach full capacity.
The Commissioners also reviewed flood mitigation measures for Thammidikunta Lake, which receives runoff from Kondapur, IT Hub, Shilparamam, and Metal Charminar areas.
Officials were instructed to establish proper canal connectivity to route floodwater directly into Thammidikunta through inlets, optimise utilisation of inlets along Metal Charminar Road and develop additional flood channels under the Strategic Nala Development Programme (SNDP), wherever required.
The Commissioners also emphasised the removal of encroachments in and around Sunnam Lake and Thammidikunta and expansion and strengthening of lake infrastructure to improve flood-carrying capacity.
They stated that the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation remains committed to implementing sustainable urban drainage solutions and enhancing resilience to monsoon-related challenges.
