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Jammu and Kashmir Lakes Ecological Crisis
April 9 , 2026
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- A report by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) highlights large-scale loss of lakes in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Out of 697 lakes recorded in 1967, about 315 lakes have completely disappeared, covering around 1,537 hectares of area.
- Around 203 lakes have shrunk, and in total, 518 lakes have lost nearly 2,851 hectares of water spread.
- The decline is caused by encroachment, pollution, land-use change, poor sewage treatment, and weak monitoring.
- Conservation efforts were limited to only six lakes, including Dal Lake and Wular Lake, while most lakes had no proper plans.
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