Shamirpet Lake also known as Pelle Cheruvu[2]is an artificial lake near Hyderabad, India, it is about 24 kilometres (15 mi) north of Secunderabad.
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  Shamirpet lake Pelle Cheruvu | |
| Location | Shamirpet, Hyderabad |
| Coordinates | 17°36′36″N 78°33′47″E / 17.610°N 78.563°E |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Basin countries | India |
| Surface area | 1,200 acres (4.9 km2) [1] |
| Average depth | 13 ft (4.0 m; 2.2 fathoms) [1] |
| Max. depth | 32 ft (9.8 m; 5.3 fathoms) [1] |
| Water volume | 0.25×106 cu ft (10×106 L)[1] |
History
editIt was built during the Nizam era in 19th century.[3][4] Mehboob Ali Pasha the Sixth Nizam popularised the lake amongst his guests and selected it as the best place around Hyderabad to watch sunset.[5] The lake similar to other lakes built during the Qutub Shahi and Asaf Jahi periods were interconnected to Musi to prevent flooding.[6]
Today
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The lake was once used for fishing and was also visited by migratory birds during winter. Today the lake gradually shrinking and only 40% of the area remains.[2][7] The channels that used to connect the lake to various other water bodies are today blocked due to encroachment.[6] It is reported that due to haphazard development, encroachment and degradation of biodiversity of the area around the lake, a general declining trend is seen in the visit of migratory birds to the various lakes around Hyderabad. However no statistics or studies specific to this lake is carried out till date.[8]
There are many resorts and private dhabas around the lake. Institutes such as NALSAR University of Law, Institute of Public Enterprise and Birla Institute of Technology and Science are also situated near the lake.[9] The area around the lake is being developed as picnic spot.[1] Many Telugu films were shot there.[citation needed] Jawahar Deer Park, which contains many deer, peacocks and different Birds, is also near to the lake. [10]
As there were many cases of drowning, the place is also patrolled by Police. Warningboards have also been erected by the authorities.[11]
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b c d e T P, Venu (28 August 2020). "Hyderabad: Shamirpet Lake brimming again". Hans India. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
- ^ a b Rajani, Amisha (13 August 2024). "61% of Hyderabad's lake area shrunk in 44 years". Times of India. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
- ^ "Top 5 Lakes In Hyderabad For A Serene Escape". Outlook Traveller. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
- ^ K, Samyukta (16 October 2016). "Why Hyderabadis are heading to Shamirpet lake". Times of India. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
- ^ "Forum for a Better Hyderabad commemorates World Rivers Day with Shamirpet Lake walk". Telangana Today. 22 September 2024. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
- ^ a b Rajani, Amisha (13 August 2024). "61% of Hyderabad's lake area shrunk in 44 years". Times of India. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
- ^ "Not the poorer cousin, anymore". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 2 April 2006. Archived from the original on 3 July 2007.
- ^ Pisharody V, Rahul (22 September 2014). "Hyd No More a Hot Spot for Migratory Birds". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
- ^ "Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani - Hyderabad".
- ^ "APonline".
- ^ "Drowning of people in Shamirpet lake". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 11 June 2008. Archived from the original on 13 June 2008.
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