Hyderabad, Dec. 20 -- The restoration of Bum-Rukn-Ud-Dowla lake is finally complete and all set for inauguration in January.

Hyderabad Disaster Management and Asset Protection Agency's (HYDRAA) commissioner AV Ranganath visited the site on Saturday, December 20, and directed officials to provide access roads and entry gates for easy flow of visitors.

The lake has been developed as a major recreational hub with walking tracks along the bund, play areas for children, gazebos to serve as resting spaces for senior citizens, parks and open gyms. It is surrounded by medicinal and native trees to create a pleasant environment.

The lake will also mitigate the risk of flooding in surrounding areas with inlets channelling rainwater from areas su...