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How deep is Hussainsagar lake?
32′
Hussain Sagar/Max depth
Who built Hussainsagar lake?
Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah
Hussain Sagar was built across a tributary of the Musi river in 1563 by Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah. The lake was named after Hussain Shah Wali, who was the Master of Architecture in the Kingdom. It is an artificial lake that holds water perennially fed by canals from Musi river.
How Hussainsagar lake is formed?
Situated in the heart of Hyderabad city, Hussain Sagar Lake is one of the largest manmade lakes in Asia. The origin of Hussain Sagar Lake dates back to 1562, when it was built on the tributary of river Musi by Sufi Saint Hussain Shah. The lake was built to meet the water and irrigation requirements of the city.
Why is Hussainsagar dirty?
It reported that untreated sewage has been mixing with treated waste from the Picket nala’s sewage treatment plant (STP). During an inspection, the Balkapur nala STP was found to be non-functional, thereby causing the untreated sewage to flow into the Hussainsagar.
How big is Hussain Sagar?
1.699 mi²
Hussain Sagar/Area
Where is Hussain Sagar lake in India?
Hyderabad
Hussain Sagar Lake located in the heart of Hyderabad is well accessible by road. It is located nearly 3 km from Nampally railway station and 4.5 km from Secunderabad railway station.
Where is Hussain Sagar lake?
How do I clean my Hussain Sagar?
In 2018, the Hussainsagar cleaning project was handed over to NACOF, a Bengaluru-based company. It treated the lake water using effective microorganisms (EM) technology, sprayed EM solution and introduced Bokashi balls (EM mud balls) in the lake. The outcome was satisfactory for a while, as the water quality improved.
Is it possible to clean Hussain Sagar?
The good news: A successful pilot clean-up Given the environmental, health and economic implications of water bodies contaminated by waste, the successful clean up of the Hussain Sagar Lake in Hyderabad is indeed an example that can be emulated.
How many acres is Hussain Sagar lake?
Records suggest that Hussainsagar, once spread over a sprawling 5,000 acres, now stands at not more than 1,100 acres.
How Hussain Sagar is polluted?
The chemical oxygen demand and biochemical oxygen demand levels too had seen minimum increase, during and after immersion. HYDERABAD: The Ganesh immersions last month did lead to a spike in pollution levels in the Hussain Sagar Lake, show data shared by the Telangana State Pollution Control Board (TSPCB) on Wednesday.
When was Hussain Sagar built?
1563
Hussain Sagar was built across a tributary of the river Musi river in 1563 by Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah. The lake was named after Hazrat Hussain Shah Wali, who helped to design it. It is an artificial lake that holds water perennially fed by canals from Musi river.