Hebbal Lake, Mysore Explained

Hebbal Lake
Pushpin Map:Karnataka
Location:Mysore, Karnataka, India
Coords:12.3584°N 76.6105°W
Basin Countries:India
Length:550m (1,800feet)
Width:600m (2,000feet)
Area:48acres[1]
Cities:Mysore

Hebbal Lake is a lake in the city of Mysore, India.[2]

Flora and Fauna

The lake is host to many migratory birds. Many bird watching points are located along the circumference of the lake, and there is a viewing point on an accessible small island. Fruiting plants like Azima Tetracantha, Cordia Dichotoma are on the banks.[3] [4] Flowering Flora like Cleome Viscosa, Ipomoea Cairica are found.[5]

Rejuvenation

Hebbal lake was highly polluted by the inflow of industrial effluents, sewerage and refuse. A recovery project is underway to set up a sewage treatment plan and tackle the pollution problem.[6] [7] [8] Sudha Murthy, Chairperson, Infosys Foundation and district administration signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for conserving the lake.[9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] The rejuvenation project, which is projected to last for 15 months, started in February 2021.[17] Infosys foundation installed 6 Aerators in Hebbal Lake on 24 March 2021, following the death of Fishes.[18]

Call for restoration of over flow area

The farmers were worried on the problems such as over-dampness of agricultural fields below the lake due to seepage of water and sewage water released to fields causing diseases to coconut trees and brought this matter to the district in-charge minister S. T. Somashekhar on August 10, 2021[19]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Infosys to develop Hebbal Lake http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/55608208.cms?
  2. Web site: Dalvoy Lake is in for revival. TNN. TOI. 2021-03-13.
  3. https://citytoday.news/bird-flu-fear-continues-to-haunt-mysureans/ Bird-flu-fear-continues-to-haunt-mysureans/
  4. Web site: 2021-01-06 . Bird-watching at Thippayyanakere . 2024-03-05 . Star of Mysore . en-US.
  5. Web site: Nature Walk at Hebbal Kere. .mysorenature.org. .mysorenature.org. 2021-03-13.
  6. News: 2014-06-06 . Lakes in Mysore city dying a slow death: report . 2024-03-05 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  7. News: 2016-06-07 . Mysuru's Hebbal lake to get new life . 2024-03-05 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  8. News: 2016-06-06 . Infosys Foundation takes up conservation of Hebbal lake . 2024-03-05 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
  9. Web site: 2021-02-13 . More Lakes to be conserved under CSR funds . 2024-03-05 . Star of Mysore . en-US.
  10. Web site: 2020-12-30 . Hebbal Lake set to be a Birding Hotspot . 2024-03-05 . Star of Mysore . en-US.
  11. Web site: 2018-10-15 . Sudha Murty's Aqua Touch . 2024-03-05 . Star of Mysore . en-US.
  12. Web site: 2018-10-20 . HDK, Sudha Murty inspect Hebbal Lake . 2024-03-05 . Star of Mysore . en-US.
  13. News: 2016-11-25 . Infosys to develop Hebbal Lake . 2024-03-05 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  14. News: 2016-06-07 . Mysuru's Hebbal lake to get new life . 2024-03-05 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  15. Web site: 2021-01-04 . Urban forests keep city breathing freely . 2024-03-05 . Star of Mysore . en-US.
  16. Web site: 2020-10-04 . Hebbal Lake: Birds & Birders’ Paradise . 2024-03-05 . Star of Mysore . en-US.
  17. No Bird Flu In City: Nagendra https://starofmysore.com/no-bird-flu-in-city-nagendra/
  18. Web site: 2021-03-24. Hebbal Lake gets six aerators. 2021-10-01. Star of Mysore. en-US.
  19. Web site: 2021-08-10. Problems caused by Hebbal Lake to be brought to the notice of Minister. 2021-10-01. Star of Mysore. en-US.

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