Alwal Lake

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Alwal lake
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Alwal lake
Locationnear Hyderabad
Coordinates 17°30′28″N78°30′41″E / 17.50778°N 78.51139°E / 17.50778; 78.51139 Coordinates: 17°30′28″N78°30′41″E / 17.50778°N 78.51139°E / 17.50778; 78.51139
Type reservoir
Basin  countriesIndia
Settlements Secunderabad, Hyderabad

Alwal Lake is an artificial lake near Hyderabad, India, about 8 kilometers north of Secunderabad. It is situated in Alwal. There were many issues associated with the lake, which made a highly tensed situation for the Alwal Municipality Officials. [1] [2]

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Location

The lake is in the heart of Alwal town, located near the secunderabad-Mumbai Railway track. The lake has a very good view from the railway track and also from the Alwal Railway Station. There is a road along the lake which gives the complete and close view of the lake.

Usage

The lake is used for many different purposes. During Ganesh Chaturthi, the Ganesh idols are immersed in the lake. At that time, the road near the lake is facilitated with extra lights and also extra police are posted for controlling the crowd.

Many birds and animals reside near the lake, and this provides a very fine view in the evening.

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References

  1. "Alwal Lake cries for attention". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 14 November 2010.
  2. Ramu, Marri (22 November 2011). "Water time is 'war time' in Alwal". The Hindu. Chennai, India.