Editorial photo #13929904 Environmental Issue
Kashmir's Iconic Dal Lake Battles Pollution And Algae Amid Ongoing Restoration Efforts
A man fishes as plastic bottles and other garbage float in the polluted waters of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on July 06, 2026. Dal Lake, a prominent tourist destination in Kashmir, faces ecological challenges, with untreated sewage, silt, and solid waste entering the lake. Elevated nutrient levels have led to increased growth of aquatic weeds and algae, reduced dissolved oxygen levels, and disrupted the lake's ecosystem. The declining water quality has impacted fish habitats and local fishing communities. (Photo by Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto)
