Hebbal Lake, Mysore

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

Hebbal Lake
Hebbal Lake is located in Karnataka
Hebbal Lake
Hebbal Lake
LocationMysore, Karnataka, India
Coordinates12°21′30.2″N 76°36′37.7″E
Primary outflowsDevarakere
Basin countriesIndia
Max. length550 m (1,800 ft)
Max. width600 m (2,000 ft)
Surface area48 acres (19 ha)[1]
SettlementsMysore

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

References
  1. Infosys to develop Hebbal Lake http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/55608208.cms?
  2. TNN. "Dalvoy Lake is in for revival". TOI. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
  3. https://citytoday.news/bird-flu-fear-continues-to-haunt-mysureans/ Bird-flu-fear-continues-to-haunt-mysureans/
  4. Bird-Watching At Thippayyanakere https://starofmysore.com/bird-watching-at-thippayyanakere/
  5. .mysorenature.org. "Nature Walk at Hebbal Kere". .mysorenature.org. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
  6. Lakes in Mysore city dying a slow death: report http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/36131246.cms?
  7. Mysuru's Hebbal lake to get new life http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/52628288.cms?
  8. Infosys Foundation takes up conservation of Hebbal lake https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/Infosys-Foundation-takes-up-conservation-of-Hebbal-lake/article14389219.ece
  9. More Lakes To Be Conserved Under CSR Funds https://starofmysore.com/more-lakes-to-be-conserved-under-csr-funds/
  10. Hebbal Lake Set To Be A Birding Hotspot https://starofmysore.com/hebbal-lake-set-to-be-a-birding-hotspot/
  11. https://starofmysore.com/sudha-murtys-aqua-touch/ Sudha Murty’s Aqua Touch
  12. https://starofmysore.com/hdk-sudha-murty-inspect-hebbal-lake/ HDK, Sudha Murty Inspect Hebbal Lake
  13. Infosys to develop Hebbal Lake http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/55608208.cms
  14. Mysuru's Hebbal lake to get new life http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/52628288.cms?
  15. https://starofmysore.com/urban-forests-keep-city-breathing-freely/ Urban Forests Keep City Breathing Freely
  16. Hebbal Lake: Birds & Birders’ Paradise https://starofmysore.com/hebbal-lake-birds-birders-paradise/
  17. No Bird Flu In City: Nagendra https://starofmysore.com/no-bird-flu-in-city-nagendra/
  18. "Hebbal Lake gets six aerators". Star of Mysore. 24 March 2021. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  19. "Problems caused by Hebbal Lake to be brought to the notice of Minister". Star of Mysore. 10 August 2021. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
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