Hebbal Lake is a lake in the city of Mysore, India.[2]
| Hebbal Lake | |
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  Hebbal Lake | |
| Location | Mysore, Karnataka, India |
| Coordinates | 12°21′30.2″N 76°36′37.7″E / 12.358389°N 76.610472°E |
| Primary outflows | Devarakere |
| Basin countries | India |
| Max. length | 550 m (1,800 ft) |
| Max. width | 600 m (2,000 ft) |
| Surface area | 48 acres (19 ha)[1] |
| Settlements | Mysore |
Flora and Fauna
editThe 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
editHebbal 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
editThe 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
editReferences
edit- ^ Infosys to develop Hebbal Lake http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/55608208.cms?
- ^ TNN. "Dalvoy Lake is in for revival". TOI. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
- ^ https://citytoday.news/bird-flu-fear-continues-to-haunt-mysureans/ Archived 9 May 2023 at the Wayback Machine Bird-flu-fear-continues-to-haunt-mysureans/
- ^ "Bird-watching at Thippayyanakere". Star of Mysore. 6 January 2021. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ .mysorenature.org. "Nature Walk at Hebbal Kere". .mysorenature.org. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
- ^ "Lakes in Mysore city dying a slow death: report". The Times of India. 6 June 2014. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ "Mysuru's Hebbal lake to get new life". The Times of India. 7 June 2016. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ "Infosys Foundation takes up conservation of Hebbal lake". The Hindu. 6 June 2016. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ "More Lakes to be conserved under CSR funds". Star of Mysore. 13 February 2021. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ "Hebbal Lake set to be a Birding Hotspot". Star of Mysore. 30 December 2020. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ "Sudha Murty's Aqua Touch". Star of Mysore. 15 October 2018. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ "HDK, Sudha Murty inspect Hebbal Lake". Star of Mysore. 20 October 2018. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ "Infosys to develop Hebbal Lake". The Times of India. 25 November 2016. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ "Mysuru's Hebbal lake to get new life". The Times of India. 7 June 2016. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ "Urban forests keep city breathing freely". Star of Mysore. 4 January 2021. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ "Hebbal Lake: Birds & Birders' Paradise". Star of Mysore. 4 October 2020. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ No Bird Flu In City: Nagendra https://starofmysore.com/no-bird-flu-in-city-nagendra/
- ^ "Hebbal Lake gets six aerators". Star of Mysore. 24 March 2021. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
- ^ "Problems caused by Hebbal Lake to be brought to the notice of Minister". Star of Mysore. 10 August 2021. Retrieved 1 October 2021.