Bengaluru North taluk

730 lakes out of 837 are encroached in Bengaluru district. 4,554 acres of lake land illegally occupied across various taluks. Bengaluru North, South, and East taluks report the highest encroachments. Bengaluru : In a recent revelation, Bengaluru district’s lakes are facing widespread encroachment. Of the total 837 lakes in the district, 730 have been illegally occupied, affecting a vast area of 4,554 acres across various taluks. The district authorities are working towards identifying and removing these encroachments to restore the lakes. Bengaluru BMTC Bus Crew Aggresses Biker, Sparks Outrage The encroachment problem is most severe in Bengaluru North, South, and East taluks. According to the land survey reports, Bengaluru North and Yelahanka taluks have seen significant land grabs, with 1,183 acres and 1,147 acres, respectively, being illegally occupied. The issue is not limited to just the outskirts but also extends to urban areas. The encroachment issue became more evident after the heavy floods in 2022, prompting the previous BJP government to order a survey of all water bodies. Following this, authorities launched efforts to remove illegal encroachments and free up the lakes for proper water flow during the monsoon season. Bengaluru Constable Accused of Harassment as Wife Files FIR BBMP and the revenue department are working together to tackle this situation. With better cooperation from the revenue department, the process of identifying encroachments and removing them is expected to speed up. Among the 187 lakes in BBMP jurisdiction, 102 have been identified for encroachment removal.

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