| Rachenahalli Lake | |
|---|---|
  Rachenahalli Lake | |
| Location | Bangalore, Karnataka |
| Coordinates | 13°03′48″N 77°36′43″E / 13.06333°N 77.61194°E |
| Type | lake |
| Surface area | 104 acres (42 ha) |
Rachenahalli Lake is a lake in Bangalore, India. [1] [2] It is located in Thanisandra in North Bangalore. It is about 1.4km from Amruthahalli police station. [3]
The 104-acre lake was a lifeline to many agricultural activities and livestock in the surrounding villages till the turn of the century. However, development activities including concrete constructions have disrupted the natural flow of water and during heavy rains it overflows. [4] The upstream lakes of Rachenahalli lake include, Jakkur lake and the Sampigehalli lake while the downstream lakes are Nagavara lake and Kalkere lake. [4]
- ^ Menezes, Naveen. "At Rachenahalli lake, STP in; 238 trees out". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
- ^ Menezes, Naveen. "Bengaluru: 2.38 acres of Rachenahalli lake land wrenched free from squatters". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
- ^ H.S, Shreyas (27 July 2023). "30 electric poles for lake beautification stolen in Bengaluru". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Lakes of Bengaluru: Rachenahalli lake, a lifeline choked by rampant development". The Indian Express. 28 November 2021. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- Journals
- Ramachandra, T. V.; Rajinikanth, R.; Ranjini, V. G. (2003–2005). "Economic Valuation of Wetlands". Journal of Environmental Biology. 26 (3): 439–447 – via Centre for Ecological Sciences.
- Articles
- Gajjar, Sumetee Pahwa (22 December 2015). "Life and water at Rachenahalli lake". India Water Portal. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
- Wangchuk, Rinchen Norbu (24 January 2020). "Woman Scientist Revives 100-Acre Bengaluru Lake, Now Teaches Others How to Do It". The Better India. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
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| Rachenahalli Lake | |
|---|---|
Rachenahalli Lake | |
| Location | Bangalore, Karnataka |
| Coordinates | 13°03′48″N 77°36′43″E / 13.06333°N 77.61194°E |
| Type | lake |
| Surface area | 104 acres (42 ha) |
Rachenahalli Lake is a lake in Bangalore, India. [1] [2] It is located in Thanisandra in North Bangalore. It is about 1.4km from Amruthahalli police station. [3]
The 104-acre lake was a lifeline to many agricultural activities and livestock in the surrounding villages till the turn of the century. However, development activities including concrete constructions have disrupted the natural flow of water and during heavy rains it overflows. [4] The upstream lakes of Rachenahalli lake include, Jakkur lake and the Sampigehalli lake while the downstream lakes are Nagavara lake and Kalkere lake. [4]
- ^ Menezes, Naveen. "At Rachenahalli lake, STP in; 238 trees out". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
- ^ Menezes, Naveen. "Bengaluru: 2.38 acres of Rachenahalli lake land wrenched free from squatters". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
- ^ H.S, Shreyas (27 July 2023). "30 electric poles for lake beautification stolen in Bengaluru". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Lakes of Bengaluru: Rachenahalli lake, a lifeline choked by rampant development". The Indian Express. 28 November 2021. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- Journals
- Ramachandra, T. V.; Rajinikanth, R.; Ranjini, V. G. (2003–2005). "Economic Valuation of Wetlands". Journal of Environmental Biology. 26 (3): 439–447 – via Centre for Ecological Sciences.
- Articles
- Gajjar, Sumetee Pahwa (22 December 2015). "Life and water at Rachenahalli lake". India Water Portal. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
- Wangchuk, Rinchen Norbu (24 January 2020). "Woman Scientist Revives 100-Acre Bengaluru Lake, Now Teaches Others How to Do It". The Better India. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
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