Mysuru, June 27 -- Mysuru's iconic Kukkarahalli Lake and the historic Dewan Purnaiah Canal were the focus of the opening day of the two-day Kukkarahalli Kere Habba-2026 this morning with environmentalists, academicians and citizens calling for urgent measures to conserve the city's natural water systems.

The event featured bird watching, tree walk, exhibition, a signature campaign. Around 600 morning walkers visited the exhibition today.

There were also displays highlighting the history of the 25-km-long Purnaiah Canal, the biodiversity of Kukkarahalli Lake, its tree cover and birdlife.

More than 100 people, including 70 pre-registered participants, took part in the bird-watching programme. They were divided into five groups led by bir...