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CAG: 74% of Kashmir's Lakes Are Disappearing
Chinar trees are reflected in the waters of Tchunte Kul, a tributary of Dal Lake, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 11, 2026. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India reports that nearly 74 percent of Kashmir's lakes have either vanished or are shrinking, with 518 out of 697 water bodies affected. This includes 315 that have disappeared and 203 that have reduced in size, resulting in a loss of 2,851 hectares since 1967 due to factors such as climate change and encroachments. (Photo by Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto)
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| Photo ID | #13560886 |
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| Photographer | Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto |
| Category | Environmental Issue |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto |
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