In the midst of its demolition drive, Hyderabad Disaster Response Assets Protection Agency (HYDRAA) has stated that residents can verify if their houses or properties are situated within full tank level or buffer zones of lakes using the website https://lakes.hmda.gov.in/. This portal, operated by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA), allows people to check their property locations in relation to these protected areas.The site offers a straightforward interface where users can enter district, mandal or circle, village and lake name, and can instantly determine information of the lake ID, Full Tank Level (FTL) maps and cadastral maps.
People can check the map, which shows markings of FTL and buffer zones of the particular lake, along with additional information like the lake’s area, bund length, FTL perimeter length etc.The cadastral map shows the boundaries of land parcels, and include information about the lake’s lines and survey numbers of properties surrounding the lake’s vicinity.Several netizens have released videos for social media, explaining how to use the website and figure out if their structures and properties are inside or outside the FTL and buffer zones of lakes.
