Disappearing Lakes in India: A Threat to Socio-Ecological Sustainability
In April 2026, an audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) reported that nearly half of the lakes in Jammu and Kashmir have vanished since 1967, highlighting an escalating ecological crisis in the region.
Ecological Significance of Lakes
Groundwater Recharge
- Lakes act as reservoirs that sustain long-term water security, especially in regions dependent on groundwater for drinking and irrigation.
Flood Regulation
- During heavy rainfall, lakes function as natural buffers — absorbing and holding excess runoff, reducing the risk of downstream flooding.
Biodiversity Hotspots
- Lakes provide habitat for aquatic species, birds, plants, and migratory visitors.
- Chilika Lake ....
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