How can we save Dal Lake?
Top most priority is given to stop sewerage flow into the lake besides relocation of lake dwellers. “The problem of pollution is taken head on by reducing it to the minimum possible level. We have installed three sewerage treatment plants at Lam, Hazratbal and Habak.
Why is Dal Lake Shrinking?
Pollution and encroachment have resulted in the Dal Lake shrinking from its original area of 22 square kilometers to about 10 square kilometers, according to an assessment by the Dredging Corporation of India (DCI) in 2017.
What are the problems in Dal Lake?
The Dal Lake has a 75 km of catchment area, which is without tree cover and the main source of water for this lake by bringing floods. This flood brings silt and solid waste, which makes the lake shallow and affects its hydrology. The third problem is clogging of channels leading to stagnation of lake water.
What are the key challenges faced by the conservation effort in Dal Lake?
The conservation efforts were beset by two major problems from the beginning. First, the problem of sewage flowing into the lake. Second, the failure to rehabilitate people who had lived on the Dal for generations.
Which ecosystem is Dal Lake?
The ecosystem of Dal is ecologically rich in macrophytes, submerged macrophytes, floating macrophytes and phytoplankton. Macrophyte flora recorded in the lake’s aquatic and marshland environment consists of 117 species, belonging to 69 genera and 42 families.
Is Dal Lake clean?
“Dal Lake is being cleaned. This is a good step by the LAWDA. Earlier there was no tourist due to the COVID-19 lockdown but now as the government has lifted the lockdown, tourists have started to come here and everyone who visits here wants to see Dal Lake first and it has to be cleaned,” Farooq Ahmad said.
Why is Dal Lake famous?
The urban lake, is integral to tourism and recreation in Kashmir and is named the “Jewel in the crown of Kashmir” or “Srinagar’s Jewel”. The lake is also an important source for commercial operations in fishing and water plant harvesting.
How Dal Lake was formed?
There are two theories for the origin of the lake – one states that it is a post-glacial lake that has undergone a lot of changes in size over the years. The other theory of the origin of the lake states that the Dal Lake was formed due to flood spillage from the Jhelum River.
Why Dal Lake attracts more tourists?
2. The sparkles in the water due to sunlight also attract photographers filmmakers, etc . 3. Many fun sports and games are played and enjoyed which attract more tourist .
What is the oldest lake in India?
Dhebar Lake (also known as Jaisamand Lake) is India’s first and world’s second oldest historical and largest artificial sweet water lake. It is located in the Udaipur District of Rajasthan State in western India.
Which one is the largest lake in India?
Chilka Lake
Who is the biggest of India?
Rajasthan