"Polluted Environment"

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27 Jun 2026

A view of the algae-polluted waters of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on June 27, 2026. Dal Lake, a prominent tourist destination in Kashmir, is experiencing ecological challenges. Tens of millions of liters of untreated sewage enter the lake daily, along with approximately 80,000 tonnes of silt annually and solid waste from nearby settlements and houseboats. Increased levels of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus have led to the growth of aquatic weeds and algae, reduced dissolved oxygen levels, and disrupted the lake's ecosystem. The declining water quality has impacted fish habitats, breeding, and survival, leading to a decrease in native fish populations, which affects local fishing communities and raises concerns among environmentalists and conservation authorities.

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5 Jun 2026

Geese swim through algae-covered, polluted waters of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on June 5, 2026. World Environment Day is observed on June 5 each year to raise awareness and encourage action for environmental protection, with the 2026 theme being ''Climate Action'' (NowForClimate). According to the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, about 74% of Kashmir's lakes and water bodies have either disappeared or become smaller. Of 697 water bodies studied, 315 had vanished and 203 had reduced in size, resulting in a loss of about 2,851 hectares since 1967. Climate change and encroachment are among the main causes. Glaciers in the Kashmir Himalayas have been shrinking due to rising temperatures, less snowfall, and changing weather patterns. Studies indicate that some glaciers, such as the Thajiwas Glacier in Sonamarg, have lost most of their ice, and the region may have lost roughly a quarter to a third of its glacier cover over the past 60 years.

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5 Jun 2026

A man rows a boat through algae-covered, polluted waters of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on June 5, 2026, during World Environment Day. World Environment Day is observed annually on June 5 to raise awareness and encourage action for environmental protection. The 2026 theme is ''Climate Action'' (NowForClimate), emphasizing the need to address climate change and build a sustainable future. According to the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, approximately 74% of Kashmir's lakes and water bodies have either disappeared or become smaller. Of 697 water bodies studied, 315 have vanished and 203 have reduced in size, resulting in a loss of about 2,851 hectares since 1967. Climate change and encroachment are among the main causes. Glaciers in the Kashmir Himalayas have been shrinking due to rising temperatures, less snowfall, and changing weather patterns. Studies indicate that some glaciers, such as the Thajiwas Glacier in Sonamarg, have lost most of their ice, with the region potentially losing roughly a quarter to a third of its glacier cover over the past 60 years.

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5 Jun 2026

A man rows a boat through algae-covered, polluted waters of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on June 5, 2026, during World Environment Day. World Environment Day is observed annually on June 5 to raise awareness and encourage action for environmental protection. The 2026 theme is ''Climate Action'' (NowForClimate), emphasizing the need to address climate change and build a sustainable future. According to the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, approximately 74% of Kashmir's lakes and water bodies have either disappeared or become smaller. Of 697 water bodies studied, 315 have vanished and 203 have reduced in size, resulting in a loss of about 2,851 hectares since 1967. Climate change and encroachment are among the main causes. Glaciers in the Kashmir Himalayas have been shrinking due to rising temperatures, less snowfall, and changing weather patterns. Studies indicate that some glaciers, such as the Thajiwas Glacier in Sonamarg, have lost most of their ice, with the region potentially losing roughly a quarter to a third of its glacier cover over the past 60 years.

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5 Jun 2026

A man rows a boat through algae-covered, polluted waters of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on June 5, 2026, during World Environment Day. World Environment Day is observed annually on June 5 to raise awareness and encourage action for environmental protection. The 2026 theme is ''Climate Action'' (NowForClimate), emphasizing the need to address climate change and build a sustainable future. According to the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, approximately 74% of Kashmir's lakes and water bodies have either disappeared or become smaller. Of 697 water bodies studied, 315 have vanished and 203 have reduced in size, resulting in a loss of about 2,851 hectares since 1967. Climate change and encroachment are among the main causes. Glaciers in the Kashmir Himalayas have been shrinking due to rising temperatures, less snowfall, and changing weather patterns. Studies indicate that some glaciers, such as the Thajiwas Glacier in Sonamarg, have lost most of their ice, with the region potentially losing roughly a quarter to a third of its glacier cover over the past 60 years.

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5 Jun 2026

A man rows a boat through algae-covered, polluted waters of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on June 5, 2026, during World Environment Day. World Environment Day is observed annually on June 5 to raise awareness and encourage action for environmental protection. The 2026 theme is ''Climate Action'' (NowForClimate), emphasizing the need to address climate change and build a sustainable future. According to the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, approximately 74% of Kashmir's lakes and water bodies have either disappeared or become smaller. Of 697 water bodies studied, 315 have vanished and 203 have reduced in size, resulting in a loss of about 2,851 hectares since 1967. Climate change and encroachment are among the main causes. Glaciers in the Kashmir Himalayas have been shrinking due to rising temperatures, less snowfall, and changing weather patterns. Studies indicate that some glaciers, such as the Thajiwas Glacier in Sonamarg, have lost most of their ice, with the region potentially losing roughly a quarter to a third of its glacier cover over the past 60 years.

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5 Jun 2026

A man rows a boat loaded with vegetables through the algae-covered, polluted waters of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on June 5, 2026, during World Environment Day. World Environment Day is observed on June 5 each year to raise awareness and encourage action for environmental protection, with the 2026 theme being ''Climate Action'' (NowForClimate). According to the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, about 74% of Kashmir's lakes and water bodies have either disappeared or become smaller. Of 697 water bodies studied, 315 had vanished and 203 had reduced in size, resulting in a loss of about 2,851 hectares since 1967. Climate change and encroachment are among the main causes. Glaciers in the Kashmir Himalayas have been shrinking due to rising temperatures, less snowfall, and changing weather patterns. Studies indicate that some glaciers, such as the Thajiwas Glacier in Sonamarg, have lost most of their ice, and the region may have lost roughly a quarter to a third of its glacier cover over the past 60 years.

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5 Jun 2026

A man rows a boat loaded with vegetables through the algae-covered, polluted waters of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on June 5, 2026, during World Environment Day. World Environment Day is observed on June 5 each year to raise awareness and encourage action for environmental protection, with the 2026 theme being ''Climate Action'' (NowForClimate). According to the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, about 74% of Kashmir's lakes and water bodies have either disappeared or become smaller. Of 697 water bodies studied, 315 had vanished and 203 had reduced in size, resulting in a loss of about 2,851 hectares since 1967. Climate change and encroachment are among the main causes. Glaciers in the Kashmir Himalayas have been shrinking due to rising temperatures, less snowfall, and changing weather patterns. Studies indicate that some glaciers, such as the Thajiwas Glacier in Sonamarg, have lost most of their ice, and the region may have lost roughly a quarter to a third of its glacier cover over the past 60 years.

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5 Jun 2026

A man fishes in the waters of Tchunt Kul, a tributary of Dal Lake, on the occasion of World Environment Day in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on June 5, 2026. World Environment Day is observed annually on June 5 to raise awareness and encourage action for environmental protection, with the 2026 theme being ''Climate Action'' (NowForClimate). According to the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, approximately 74% of Kashmir's lakes and water bodies have either disappeared or become smaller. Of 697 water bodies studied, 315 have vanished and 203 have reduced in size, resulting in a loss of about 2,851 hectares since 1967. Climate change and encroachment are among the main causes. Glaciers in the Kashmir Himalayas have been shrinking due to rising temperatures, less snowfall, and changing weather patterns. Studies indicate that some glaciers, such as the Thajiwas Glacier in Sonamarg, have lost most of their ice, and the region may have lost roughly a quarter to a third of its glacier cover over the past 60 years.

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5 Jun 2026

Children catch fish in the polluted waters of the Mahananda River in Siliguri, India, on June 5, 2026. World Environment Day is observed globally to raise awareness about environmental conservation.

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5 Jun 2026

People are seen on the riverbank of the polluted Mahananda River in Siliguri, India, on June 5, 2026. World Environment Day is observed globally to raise awareness about environmental conservation.

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5 Jun 2026

A man collects stones and sand from the polluted waters of the Mahananda River in Siliguri, India, on June 5, 2026. World Environment Day is observed globally to raise awareness about environmental conservation.

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5 Jun 2026

A man collects stones and sand from the polluted waters of the Mahananda River in Siliguri, India, on June 5, 2026. World Environment Day is observed globally to raise awareness about environmental conservation.

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4 Jun 2026

Trash and debris are scattered across a polluted beach as a person stands near the shore in Mumbai, India, on June 4, 2026, the eve of World Environment Day.

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20 May 2026

Garbage accumulates in urban canals and drainage outlets, obstructing water flow and creating environmental and sanitation concerns in Dhaka, Bangladesh, in April 2026. Pollution continues to affect waterways in different parts of the capital.

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20 May 2026

Garbage accumulates in urban canals and drainage outlets, obstructing water flow and creating environmental and sanitation concerns in Dhaka, Bangladesh, in April 2026. Pollution continues to affect waterways in different parts of the capital.

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