HYDRAA removes encroachments, floodwater canal work in Nallagandla set to resume

Hyderabad: In the rapidly developing Nallagandla area, authorities from the Hyderabad Disaster Management and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) have cleared key obstacles to ensure the smooth flow of floodwater. This move is expected to accelerate the construction of a 2-kilometer floodwater drainage canal originating from Nallagandla Lake.

The canal is being developed under the Strategic Nala Development Programme (SNDP). Progress had stalled due to encroachments along the planned route. While some property owners removed unauthorized structures voluntarily, others resisted, delaying the project.

With construction at a standstill, only 230 meters of work completed, SNDP officials sought assistance from HYDRAA. At the same time, residents from flood-prone colonies filed complaints, urging immediate action.

One of the main bottlenecks was in Nallagandla HUDA Colony, where part of an apartment boundary wall and other constructions were found on the canal's path. Similar encroachments were reported in other areas as well.

On Friday, HYDRAA intervened and removed illegal constructions along the nala, clearing both sides of the canal. This has allowed construction to resume.

The canal runs from Nallagandla Lake through Doctors Colony, Rail Vihar, Nallagandla HUDA Colony, Old Serilingampally Village, and Netaji Nagar, before merging with the main nala at BHEL Crossroads. These areas have faced frequent flooding during monsoons due to blocked water flow.

With the encroachments removed, residents expressed relief and called on SNDP authorities to complete the remaining work without further delay.