"Pollution-Levels"

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27 Jun 2026

Labourers from the Jammu and Kashmir Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) remove weeds from the algae-covered waters of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on June 27, 2026. Dal Lake, a prominent tourist destination in Kashmir, faces significant ecological challenges. Tens of millions of litres of untreated sewage, approximately 80,000 tonnes of silt annually, and solid waste from nearby settlements and houseboats enter the lake. Elevated levels of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus 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, breeding, and survival, leading to a decrease in native fish populations and affecting the livelihoods of local fishing communities. Environmentalists and conservation authorities express concerns over these issues.

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#13894103

27 Jun 2026

A boatman collects floating garbage and plastic waste from the algae-covered waters of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on June 27, 2026. Dal Lake, a prominent tourist destination in Kashmir, faces significant 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. Elevated nutrient levels, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, have increased 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 and affecting the livelihoods of local fishing communities. Environmentalists and conservation authorities express concern over these issues.

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#13894104

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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#13894112

27 Jun 2026

An excavator loads weeds removed from the waters of Dal Lake onto a truck in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on June 27, 2026. Dal Lake, a prominent tourist destination in Kashmir, is experiencing ecological challenges due to untreated sewage, silt, and solid waste entering the lake. Elevated nutrient levels have led to increased growth of aquatic weeds and algae, affecting the lake's ecosystem and fish populations, which impacts local fishing communities.

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#13894116

27 Jun 2026

An excavator unloads weeds from a floating barge onto a truck after they are removed from the waters of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on June 27, 2026. Dal Lake, a prominent tourist destination in Kashmir, faces ecological challenges due to untreated sewage, silt, and solid waste entering the lake. Elevated nutrient levels have led to increased growth of aquatic weeds and algae, affecting the lake's ecosystem and fish populations, which impacts local fishing communities. Environmentalists and conservation authorities express concerns over these issues.

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#13894118

27 Jun 2026

Labourers from the Jammu and Kashmir Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) remove weeds from the 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 litres of untreated sewage, approximately 80,000 tonnes of silt annually, and solid waste from nearby settlements and houseboats enter the lake. Elevated levels of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus have increased the growth of aquatic weeds and algae, reduced dissolved oxygen levels, and affected the lake's ecosystem. The declining water quality has impacted fish habitats, breeding, and survival, leading to a decrease in native fish populations and affecting the livelihoods of local fishing communities. Environmentalists and conservation authorities have expressed concerns.

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#13770816

31 May 2026

A man rows a boat through algae-covered, polluted waters of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on May 31, 2026. Dal Lake, a prominent tourist destination in Kashmir, faces ecological challenges, with tens of millions of liters of sewage entering the lake daily, along with approximately 80,000 tonnes of silt annually and waste from nearby settlements and houseboats. Increased nitrogen and phosphorus levels contribute to aggressive weed growth and reduced oxygen levels, impacting the lake's ecosystem.

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#13770817

31 May 2026

A man rows a boat through algae-covered, polluted waters of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on May 31, 2026. Dal Lake, a prominent tourist destination in Kashmir, faces ecological challenges, with tens of millions of liters of sewage entering the lake daily, along with approximately 80,000 tonnes of silt annually and waste from nearby settlements and houseboats. Increased nitrogen and phosphorus levels contribute to aggressive weed growth and reduced oxygen levels, impacting the lake's ecosystem.

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#13770818

31 May 2026

A man rows a boat through algae-covered, polluted waters of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on May 31, 2026. Dal Lake, a prominent tourist destination in Kashmir, faces ecological challenges, with tens of millions of liters of sewage entering the lake daily, along with approximately 80,000 tonnes of silt annually and waste from nearby settlements and houseboats. Increased nitrogen and phosphorus levels contribute to aggressive weed growth and reduced oxygen levels, impacting the lake's ecosystem.

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#13770819

31 May 2026

A man rows a boat through algae-covered, polluted waters of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on May 31, 2026. Dal Lake, a prominent tourist destination in Kashmir, faces ecological challenges, with tens of millions of liters of sewage entering the lake daily, along with approximately 80,000 tonnes of silt annually and waste from nearby settlements and houseboats. Increased nitrogen and phosphorus levels contribute to aggressive weed growth and reduced oxygen levels, impacting the lake's ecosystem.

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#13770820

31 May 2026

A man rows a boat through algae-covered, polluted waters of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on May 31, 2026. Dal Lake, a prominent tourist destination in Kashmir, faces ecological challenges, with tens of millions of liters of sewage entering the lake daily, along with approximately 80,000 tonnes of silt annually and waste from nearby settlements and houseboats. Increased nitrogen and phosphorus levels contribute to aggressive weed growth and reduced oxygen levels, impacting the lake's ecosystem.

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#13617586

23 Apr 2026

A quarter moon is visible in the night sky over the hazy skyline of Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 23, 2026. The city records Air Quality Index (AQI) levels in the ''hazardous'' category, among the highest globally, with thick smog reducing visibility and enveloping the valley. The moon remains visible through the polluted atmosphere amid worsening air pollution.

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#13617589

23 Apr 2026

A quarter moon is visible in the night sky over the hazy skyline of Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 23, 2026. The city records Air Quality Index (AQI) levels in the ''hazardous'' category, among the highest globally, with thick smog reducing visibility and enveloping the valley. The moon remains visible through the polluted atmosphere amid worsening air pollution.

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#13613200

23 Apr 2026

A visible band of air pollution appears over the skyline of Sao Paulo, Brazil, on April 22, 2026. Air quality ranges from good to moderate levels, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) between approximately 30 and 95, according to environmental monitoring agencies.

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#13613202

23 Apr 2026

A visible band of air pollution appears over the skyline of Sao Paulo, Brazil, on April 22, 2026. Air quality ranges from good to moderate levels, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) between approximately 30 and 95, according to environmental monitoring agencies.

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#13613204

23 Apr 2026

A visible band of air pollution appears over the skyline of Sao Paulo, Brazil, on April 22, 2026. Air quality ranges from good to moderate levels, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) between approximately 30 and 95, according to environmental monitoring agencies.

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