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CAG Finds Nearly Half Of Jammu And Kashmir’s Lakes Have Vanished Since 1967

A man walks 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 contributes to water pollution, impacting aquatic life. Freshwater lakes in Jammu and Kashmir, including Dal, Wular, and the Jhelum River, face 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	#13555031
Date Taken	9 April 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Nasir Kachroo/NurPhoto
Category	Environmental Issue
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Nasir Kachroo/NurPhoto

One Person Action Shot Garbage dumping Jhelum River Baramulla Jammu and Kashmir India water pollution aquatic life freshwater lakes Dal Lake Wular Lake ecological challenges untreated sewage solid waste pollutant levels disappearing lakes shrinking lakes Nasir Kachroo NurPhoto April 9 2026 riverbanks disposal environmental impact conservation ecosystem pollution control waste management river ecology lake preservation habitat loss environmental degradation water quality sustainability climate change.