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Garbage Dumping Yard At River Jhelum In Baramulla

Cows and stray dogs eat as kites and crows fly near a garbage dumping yard on the banks of the River Jhelum in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on April 9, 2026. The unchecked disposal of garbage on riverbanks contributes to water pollution, affecting aquatic life. Freshwater lakes in Jammu and Kashmir, including Dal, Wular, and the River Jhelum, face ecological challenges due to untreated sewage, solid waste dumping, and high pollutant levels, with over 74% of 697 lakes either disappeared or shrinking. (Photo by Nasir Kachroo/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13554279
Date Taken	9 April 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Nasir Kachroo/NurPhoto
Category	Environmental Issue
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Nasir Kachroo/NurPhoto

Cows Stray dogs Kites Crows Garbage dumping yard River Jhelum Baramulla Jammu and Kashmir India Water pollution Aquatic life Toxic waste Ecosystem Aquatic species Freshwater lakes Dal Lake Wular Lake Ecological degradation Untreated sewage Solid waste dumping Pollutant levels Shrinking lakes Disappearing lakes Contamination Riverbanks Environmental threat Waste disposal Pollution impact Wildlife risk Water contamination Nasir Kachroo NurPhoto.