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Ecological decline of Kashmir lakes

Overview

The ecological state of Kashmir's lakes and wetlands is in significant decline due to pollution and habitat loss. Reports indicate that hundreds of lakes and wetlands have either vanished or shrunk substantially since 1967, driven by untreated sewage, plastic waste, construction debris, and invasive species.

While some areas like Dal Lake continue to see high levels of tourism, the contamination of water bodies has reached critical levels in other locations. In Manasbal Lake, water quality tests conducted by the Central Pollution Control Board found heavy contamination from fecal matter, raw sewage, and solid waste. The pollution has rendered the water unsafe for human consumption, threatening the drinking water supply for tens of thousands of residents in the Ganderbal and Bandipora districts. Legal proceedings regarding the contamination are ongoing.

Entities

Jammu and Kashmir · Central Pollution Control Board · National Green Tribunal · Raja Muzaffar Bhat · Kashmir

Timeline

  1. 10 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Manasbal Lake pollution reaches critical levels, threatening drinking water

    The CPCB has reported critical pollution levels in Kashmir's Manasbal Lake, finding faecal matter and sewage contamination that threatens the drinking water supply for up to 60,000 residents.

  2. 18 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Kashmir's Lakes Threatened by Pollution Even as Tourism Booms

    Kashmir’s lakes are rapidly disappearing due to pollution, yet Dal Lake draws tourists for cool Shikara rides and scenic views, underscoring a clash between environmental decline and tourism.

Sources

thekashmirimages.com · therightnews.in