Water hyacinth being removed from Yercaud lake

The operators of Yercaud boathouse have begun measures to clean Yercaud lake and remove the water hyacinth that has taken over the lake. The works are expected to be completed in two months.The pristi

The operators of Yercaud boathouse have begun measures to clean Yercaud lake and remove the water hyacinth that has taken over the lake. The works are expected to be completed in two months. The pristine Yercaud lake is one of the major tourist attractions in the hill station. The lake is spread over 12 acre and about 56 boats are operated in the lake for tourists. The boathouse services that were suspended following the lockdown to contain the COVID-19 pandemic resumed only recently. As the lake maintenance works were affected due to the pandemic, about 50% of the lake got covered with water hyacinth, officials said. According to the boathouse operators, a contract has now been awarded for two months for an estimated cost ₹15 lakh to remove the water hyacinth from the lake and the works began at the end of August.