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Garbage Dumping Yard At River Jhelum In Baramulla

Kashmiri men extract sand near a garbage dumping yard on the banks of the Jhelum River in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on April 9, 2026. The disposal of garbage on riverbanks is contributing to water pollution, impacting aquatic life. Freshwater lakes in Jammu and Kashmir, including Dal, Wular, and the Jhelum River, are experiencing ecological challenges due to untreated sewage, solid waste dumping, and high pollutant levels, with over 74% of 697 lakes either disappearing or shrinking. (Photo by Nasir Kachroo/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13554274
Date Taken	9 April 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Nasir Kachroo/NurPhoto
Category	Environmental Issue
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Nasir Kachroo/NurPhoto

Kashmiri men sand extraction Garbage dumping yard river Jhelum Baramulla Jammu and Kashmir India water pollution aquatic life toxic waste water contamination ecosystem aquatic species threat freshwater lakes Dal Lake Wular Lake ecological degradation untreated sewage solid waste dumping pollutant levels lake disappearance shrinking lakes environmental impact riverbanks waste disposal pollution threat aquatic ecosystem lake conservation environmental degradation waste management river pollution Nasir Kachroo NurPhoto.