The National Green Tribunal (NGT) fined the Municipal Committee of Bhaderwah Rs 11.55 lakh for water pollution in the area. The fine follows a report by JKPCC and includes actions for improving water quality and managing waste
Neglect due to untreated garbage, sewage, and a lack of maintenance led to the lake's severe degradation, even causing fish deaths. Now, efforts are underway to restore the lake's health and revive its ecosystem.
Once a beautiful tourist attraction located in the mountains of Srinagar, Anchar Lake has now turned into a polluted wasteland. On Ground | Kashmir Report |
Madhya Pradesh, located in central India, is known for its rich biodiversity and agricultural heritage. However, the state is facing severe environmental degradation due to industrial pollution.
Residents suspect that the water supply may be contaminated with sewage or other pollutants. Some have even reported finding fecal matter in their tap water, adding to their fears of contamination.
The unprecedented floods, droughts, and water-related crises that have occurred in recent years are not unexpected, but rather the result of decades of mismanagement of water by humans, according to the Global Commission on the Economics of Water report.