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News: As Ulsoor Lake has been drained and the desilting process has been taken up after more than three decades, lake conservation activists have taken objection to the lakebed being desilted by only 0.6 m, arguing that it is insufficient.
About Ulsoor Lake
- Location: Ulsoor Lake is one of the biggest lakes in Bangalore, located on the eastern side of the city.
- It is also known as the Halasuru Lake.
- Naming: It derives its name from the name of the locality it is situated, namely, Halasuru, close to M G Road.
- Type: It is an artificial freshwater lake.
- Area: It is spread over 50 ha (123.6 acres) and has several islands.
- Construction: The Lake is believed to have been constructed during the reign of Kempe Gowda I in the 16th century.
- It was later expanded and developed by the British during colonial rule.
- Control: A part of the lake is controlled by the Madras Engineer Group, and the rest by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).
- Pollution: Like many urban lakes in India, the Lake faces challenges:
- Water pollution due to sewage inflow
- Eutrophication (excess nutrients causing algal blooms)
- Encroachment and urban pressure
- Periodic fish deaths due to low oxygen levels
