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{{Short description|Reservoir in Hyderabad, Telangana, India}} | |||
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| type = [[Reservoir]] | | type = [[Reservoir]] | ||
| inflow =Musi | | inflow =Musi | ||
|pushpin_map=India Telangana | | pushpin_map = India Hyderabad#India Telangana#India | ||
| pushpin_map_alt = Location of Mir Alam tank within Hyderabad, Telangana | |||
| outflow =Musi | | outflow =Musi | ||
| catchment = | | catchment = {{convert|5.9|km2|lk=on|abbr=on}}<ref name="HansInd"/> | ||
| basin_countries = India | | basin_countries = India | ||
| length = | | length = {{convert|1.298|km|abbr=on}} | ||
| width = | | width = | ||
| area = {{Convert| | | area = {{Convert|464|acre|abbr=on}}<ref name="HansInd"/> | ||
| depth = | | depth = | ||
| max-depth = | | max-depth = {{convert|15|m|ft fathom|abbr= on}}<ref name="HansInd"/> | ||
| volume = {{convert|270|e6ft3|e6m3|-1|abbr= on}}<ref name="HansInd"/> | |||
| residence_time = | | residence_time = | ||
| shore = | | shore = | ||
| elevation = | | elevation = {{convert|511.8|m|0|abbr=on}}<ref name="HansInd"/> | ||
| islands = | | islands = | ||
| cities =Hyderabad | | cities =Hyderabad | ||
|date-built={{start date and age|1806|06|08}}<ref name="TelangTours"/> | |||
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'''Mir Alam Tank''' is a [[reservoir]] in [[Hyderabad, Telangana|Hyderabad]], [[Telangana]], [[India]]. It is located to the south of [[Musi River, India|Musi river]]. It was the primary source of drinking water to Hyderabad before [[Osman Sagar]] and [[Himayat Sagar]] were built. | '''Mir Alam Tank''' is a [[reservoir]] in [[Hyderabad, Telangana|Hyderabad]], [[Telangana]], [[India]]. It is located to the south of [[Musi River, India|Musi river]]. It was the primary source of drinking water to Hyderabad before [[Osman Sagar]] and [[Himayat Sagar]] were built. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The tank is named after [[Mir Alam|Mir Alam Bahadur]], then [[List of Prime Ministers of Hyderabad State|Prime Minister of Hyderabad State]] (1804 - 1808), during the reign of [[Mir Akbar Ali Khan Sikander Jah, Asaf Jah III|Asaf Jah III]], the third [[Nizam of Hyderabad]] state. Mir Alam laid the foundation for the tank on 20 July 1804 and it was completed in about two years on 8 June 1806. | [[File:MirAlamTank JFHurst.jpg|thumb|left|215px|A view from east by J. F. Hurst in 1888]] | ||
The tank is named after [[Mir Alam|Mir Alam Bahadur]], then [[List of Prime Ministers of Hyderabad State|Prime Minister of Hyderabad State]] (1804 - 1808), during the reign of [[Mir Akbar Ali Khan Sikander Jah, Asaf Jah III|Asaf Jah III]], the third [[Nizam of Hyderabad]] state. Mir Alam laid the foundation for the tank on 20 July 1804 and it was completed in about two years on 8 June 1806.<ref name="HansInd">{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/news/cities/hyderabad/mir-alam-tank-likely-to-get-facelift-529510|title=Mir Alam Tank likely to get facelift|newspaper=Hans India|date=2019-05-15|last1=Esa Bin|first1=Abdul Rehman}}</ref> The tank was reportedly planned by [[Michel Joachim Marie Raymond]]. The reservoir with 21 arches was reportedly designed by a French engineering company.<ref name="TelangTours">{{Cite web|url=https://tourism.telangana.gov.in/boating/MirAlamTankBoating|title=MIR ALAM TANK BOATING|publisher=TELANGANA TOURISM| access-date=2024-10-15}}</ref> This reservoir with its 21 semi circular masonry dams were once the primary source of drinking water for Hyderabad.<ref name="SiasatSep24">{{Cite news|url=https://www.siasat.com/will-hydra-clear-mir-alam-tank-encroachments-in-hyderabad-3088031/|title=Will HYDRA clear Mir Alam Tank encroachments in Hyderabad?|publisher=[[The Siasat Daily]]|first=Mir|last=Alamgir|date=2024-09-03|access-date=2024-10-15}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.siasat.com/hyderabad-a-city-shaped-by-its-historic-water-reservoirs-2369863/|newspaper=[[The Siasat Daily]]|title=Hyderabad: A city shaped by its historic water reservoirs|first=|last=|date=2022-07-15|access-date=2024-12-05}}</ref> | |||
== | ==Today== | ||
[[Nehru Zoological Park]] lies adjacent to the tank and Telangana Tourism operates boats on the lake, for which one has to enter through the zoo. | [[File:Mir Alam tank.jpg|thumb|left|215px|Mir Alam tank covered with [[Pontederia crassipes|water hyacinth]]]] | ||
Similar to most other lakes in Hyderabad, the Mir Alam Tank is also being encroached by various residential buildings surrounding the lake. The water is heavily polluted and is no longer used for drinking. The area covered by lake has reduced by half from 1967 to 2021. As of 2021 the area covered by the lake was {{convert|1050000|m2|acre|-1|abbr= on}} (i.e. down from {{convert|1880000|m2|acre|-1|abbr= on}} covered in 1967).<ref name="SiasatSep24"/> [[Nehru Zoological Park]] lies adjacent to the tank and Telangana Tourism operates boats on the lake, for which one has to enter through the zoo.<ref name="TelangTours"/> The polluted waters of Mir Alam tank is reportedly harming the animals located in the adjacent zoo.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/hyderabad-zoo-gets-contaminated-water-from-mir-alam-says-chief-wildlife-warden|title=Hyderabad Zoo Gets Contaminated Water from Mir Alam, Says Chief Wildlife Warden|first=Pratyush|last=Nalella|date=2024-04-14|access-date=2024-10-15}}</ref> | |||
==Transport== | ==Transport== | ||
Mir Alam Tank is serviced by [[Rajendranagar]] bus depot, [[Falaknuma]] bus depot among others. Bus Route No. 7Z, 49 from [[ | Mir Alam Tank is serviced by [[Rajendranagar]] bus depot, and [[Falaknuma]] bus depot among others. Bus Route No. 7Z, 49 from [[Secunderabad Junction railway station|Secunderabad Railway station]], 94, 95 from Kothi, 74, 73, 251 from Afzal Gunj. | ||
The nearest [[Hyderabad Multi-Modal Transport System]] station is situated at [[Dabirpura railway station|Dabirpura]]<ref name="TelangTours"/> | |||
== Mir Alam Park == | == Mir Alam Park == | ||
The park is being constructed with various attractions using Deccani theme, traditional arts, 3D paintings etc. A science park will also be developed.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2019/mar/23/mir-alam-tank-park-to-bask-in-past-glory-1954703.html|title=Mir Alam Tank Park to bask in past glory|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=2019-05-08}}</ref> | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
{{Portal|Hyderabad}} | |||
*[[Mir Alam]] | *[[Mir Alam]] | ||
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| Location | Hyderabad, Telangana |
| Coordinates | 17°21′N 78°26′E / 17.350°N 78.433°E |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Musi |
| Primary outflows | Musi |
| Catchment area | 5.9 km2 (2.3 sq mi)[1] |
| Basin countries | India |
| Built | June 8, 1806[2] |
| Max. length | 1.298 km (0.807 mi) |
| Surface area | 464 acres (188 ha)[1] |
| Max. depth | 15 m (49 ft; 8.2 fathoms)[1] |
| Water volume | 270×106 cu ft (10×106 m3)[1] |
| Surface elevation | 511.8 m (1,679 ft)[1] |
| Settlements | Hyderabad |
Mir Alam Tank is a reservoir in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It is located to the south of Musi river. It was the primary source of drinking water to Hyderabad before Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar were built.
History[edit | edit source]
The tank is named after Mir Alam Bahadur, then Prime Minister of Hyderabad State (1804 - 1808), during the reign of Asaf Jah III, the third Nizam of Hyderabad state. Mir Alam laid the foundation for the tank on 20 July 1804 and it was completed in about two years on 8 June 1806.[1] The tank was reportedly planned by Michel Joachim Marie Raymond. The reservoir with 21 arches was reportedly designed by a French engineering company.[2] This reservoir with its 21 semi circular masonry dams were once the primary source of drinking water for Hyderabad.[3][4]
Today[edit | edit source]
Similar to most other lakes in Hyderabad, the Mir Alam Tank is also being encroached by various residential buildings surrounding the lake. The water is heavily polluted and is no longer used for drinking. The area covered by lake has reduced by half from 1967 to 2021. As of 2021 the area covered by the lake was 1,050,000 m2 (260 acres) (i.e. down from 1,880,000 m2 (460 acres) covered in 1967).[3] Nehru Zoological Park lies adjacent to the tank and Telangana Tourism operates boats on the lake, for which one has to enter through the zoo.[2] The polluted waters of Mir Alam tank is reportedly harming the animals located in the adjacent zoo.[5]
Transport[edit | edit source]
Mir Alam Tank is serviced by Rajendranagar bus depot, and Falaknuma bus depot among others. Bus Route No. 7Z, 49 from Secunderabad Railway station, 94, 95 from Kothi, 74, 73, 251 from Afzal Gunj. The nearest Hyderabad Multi-Modal Transport System station is situated at Dabirpura[2]
Mir Alam Park[edit | edit source]
The park is being constructed with various attractions using Deccani theme, traditional arts, 3D paintings etc. A science park will also be developed.[6]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Esa Bin, Abdul Rehman (15 May 2019). "Mir Alam Tank likely to get facelift". Hans India.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "MIR ALAM TANK BOATING". TELANGANA TOURISM. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Alamgir, Mir (3 September 2024). "Will HYDRA clear Mir Alam Tank encroachments in Hyderabad?". The Siasat Daily. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ↑ "Hyderabad: A city shaped by its historic water reservoirs". The Siasat Daily. 15 July 2022. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
- ↑ Nalella, Pratyush (14 April 2024). "Hyderabad Zoo Gets Contaminated Water from Mir Alam, Says Chief Wildlife Warden". Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ↑ "Mir Alam Tank Park to bask in past glory". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
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