Hyderabad:
The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring and Protection (HYDRAA) is taking steps to stop illegal buildings, especially near water bodies.
On Tuesday, HYDRAA demolished 52 illegal structures in Devender Nagar. These buildings were constructed at the Full Tank Level of the Chintala pond, which spans 44.3 acres.
Locals had complained about the illegal constructions. After inspecting the area, HYDRAA Commissioner A V Ranganathan ordered the demolition.
HYDRAA is also working to find and remove encroachments on lakes across the city. This effort aims to restore and protect these important water bodies.
HYDRAA was formed in July to improve disaster management and asset protection in the Telangana Core Urban Region (TCUR). This region includes the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) area and the districts of Hyderabad, Rangareddy, Medchal Malkajgiri, and Sangareddy, up to the Outer Ring Road (ORR).
