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Garbage Dumping Yard At River Jhelum In Baramulla

A ragpicker rests after collecting reusable items from 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 contributes to water pollution, impacting aquatic life. Freshwater lakes in Jammu and Kashmir, including Dal, Wular, and the Jhelum River, are experiencing ecological degradation 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	#13554281
Date Taken	9 April 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Nasir Kachroo/NurPhoto
Category	Environmental Issue
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Nasir Kachroo/NurPhoto

ragpicker rest collecting reusable items garbage dumping yard river Jhelum Baramulla Jammu and Kashmir India April 2026 unchecked disposal garbage riverbanks water pollution threat aquatic life toxic waste contamination ecosystem aquatic species risk freshwater lakes Dal Lake Wular Lake River Jhelum ecological degradation untreated sewage solid waste dumping high pollutant levels shrinking lakes environmental impact Nasir Kachroo NurPhoto pollution riverbank disposal ecological threat water contamination ecosystem damage aquatic ecosystem lake disappearance.