Hyderabad, April 22 -- Authorities have intensified a clean-up drive across key water bodies in Cyberabad, focusing on restoring lakes in Hyderabad and addressing the growing threat of mosquito breeding and pollution.

The efforts involve a massive eradication process of water hyacinth, an invasive species of plant that covers the water surface, reducing oxygen content and creating stagnant water in the process. Currently, the clean-up process is underway at Neknampur Chinna Cheruvu and Ambeer Cheruvu in Allwyn Colony, which were filled with heavy growth of plants affecting the flow of water.

Mechanical devices are being used by workers to clear the thick vegetation in order to increase water circulation and prevent the creation of condi...