Kapra Lake set for revival with farmers’ support

Kapra Lake is among the 14 lakes being developed under the second phase of the HYDRAA initiative for rejuvenation of water bodies in the city. | Photo Credit: File Photo Kapra Lake, on the north-east side of Hyderabad, which has been identified as a significant wetland and a habitat for migratory birds is being brought back to life by the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA). The ongoing work aim to foster biodiversity and sustain the ecosystem for all forms of life.The lake sprawls over 112 acres, including some land that was owned by local farmers. For a change, the local farmers voluntarily stepped forward to hand over 70 acres falling within the lake’s Full Tank Level (FTL) for the project.The farmers reportedly met HYDRAA Commissioner A. V. Ranghanath and submitted their letters of consent. According to a note issued by the agency, approximately 60% of the development work has already been completed. Kapra Lake is among the 14 lakes being developed under the second phase of the HYDRAA initiative for rejuvenation of water bodies in the city.Approximately ₹35 crore is being spent on the development of Kapra Lake, which has a Full Tank Level (FTL) area of ​​112.80 acres. Marked out a wetland of significance, it serves as a habitat for over 470 species of migratory birds arriving from Australia, Europe, and various other parts of the world.The lake is part of the natural ecosystem with a key role for storage of water preventing floods in the surrounding areas as well as an index of health of the biodiversity.“The project integrates various priorities associated with wetlands: flood mitigation during heavy rains, groundwater recharge, habitat creation for fish, birds, amphibians, and other aquatic life, biodiversity preservation, natural filtration of pollutants and impurities through desilting, and the maintenance of climatic and environmental balance,” stated HYDRAA. Published - October 14, 2026 08:58 pm IST