# Hyderabad HYDRAA asset protection and flood mitigation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hyderabad-hydraa-asset-protection > Updated: 2026-08-01T11:02:01.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 5. In early June, HYDRAA reported safeguarding public land worth about Rs 1.10 lakh crore and warned that incomplete storm‑water drains and uncleared nalas left 535 water‑logging points across the city, with knee‑deep flooding in Gachibowli and Kondapur. On 18 June, the agency launched the second phase of Ramanthapur Pedda Cheruvu restoration, clearing 18 acres of illegal encroachments and planning two‑bedroom homes for the 36 families displaced; it also refuted allegations of tender irregularities in vehicle procurement. By early August, resident welfare associations in Madhura Nagar, Srinivasa Nagar and Ameerpet held rallies supporting HYDRAA and Commissioner A. V. Ranganath despite a High Court order for his removal. The rallies highlighted recent drainage work in Ameerpet, where six blocked lines were cleared and pipelines under the metro were repaired, reducing water‑logging. HYDRAA’s ongoing projects, including the Rs 20‑crore Uppal Nalla Cheruvu revival, have now protected roughly 3,325 acres of government land valued at Rs 1.50 lakh crore, while Telangana’s per‑capita income rose to Rs 4,18,931 in 2025‑26. ## Claims - Welfare associations in Hyderabad organised rallies in Madhura Nagar, Srinivasa Nagar and Ameerpet supporting HYDRAA and the Telangana government. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said HYDRAA will continue its anti‑encroachment drive and praised its lake‑restoration work. (corroborated by 2 sources) - HYDRAA restored Uppal Nalla Cheruvu lake, removing over 10 acres of encroachments and returning the lake to about 70 acres. (single source) - HYDRAA’s work reduced flooding in Ameerpet, where previously 5 cm of rain caused inundation. (single source) - HYDRAA identified clogged pipelines under the Ameerpet Metro Station and cleared six blocked drainage lines within a week. (single source) - The Telangana High Court directed the removal of HYDRAA Commissioner A. V. Ranganath. (single source) - HYDRAA protected 3,325 acres of government land worth Rs 1.50 lakh crore within two years. (single source) - Telangana’s per‑capita income rose from Rs 3,80,031 in 2024‑25 to Rs 4,18,931 in 2025‑26. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-01: Hyderabad Residents Rally for HYDRAA as Agency Restores Lakes Hyderabad welfare groups rallied for HYDRAA, lauding lake restorations and flood‑mitigation work, while the state chief pledged continued anti‑encroachment actions. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hydraa-restores-uppal-nalla-cheruvu-lake-in-hyderabad ### 2026-07-14: Hyderabad Agency Reclaims 2,180 Sq Yards at Ramanthapur Pedda Cheruvu for Lake Restoration HYDRAA cleared 2,180 sq yd of encroachments at Ramanthapur Pedda Cheruvu in Hyderabad, demolishing a G+2 building and garage, to expand the lake’s Full Tank Level under a ₹19 crore restoration project and offer 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hyderabad-agency-reclaims-2180-sq-yards-at-ramanthapur-pedda-cheruvu-for-lake-restoration ### 2026-07-09: HYDRAA clears 56 truckloads of silt from Hyderabad's Aghapura Nala HYDRAA’s week‑long manual desilting cleared 56 truckloads of waste from Hyderabad’s Aghapura Nala, restoring floodwater flow to the Musi River. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hydraa-clears-56-truckloads-of-silt-from-hyderabads-aghapura-nala ### 2026-06-18: Hyderabad's HYDRAA restores Ramanthapur lake and reclaims encroached land HYDRAA began the second phase of restoring Ramanthapur Pedda Cheruvu, removed 18 acres of encroachment, and pledged housing for displaced families while reporting protection of assets worth Rs 1.10 lakh crore. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hyderabads-hydraa-restores-ramanthapur-lake-and-reclaims-encroached-land ### 2026-06-10: Hyderabad's HYDRAA reports Rs 1.10 lakh‑crore asset protection as monsoon floods expose drainage gaps HYDRAA says it saved Rs 1.10 lakh crore in public assets and refutes blame for real‑estate slowdown, while Hyderabad struggles with monsoon‑related water‑logging due to unfinished drainage work. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hyderabads-hydraa-reports-rs-110-lakhcrore-asset-protection-as-monsoon-floods-expose-drainage-gaps --- Cite as: Hyderabad HYDRAA asset protection and flood mitigation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/hyderabad-hydraa-asset-protection