Kashmir Lakes Pollution Crisis: Dal, Anchar, Manasbal and Wular Choked by Sewage, Waste and Encroachment By: Javid Amin | 18 Aug 2026 Kashmir’s Lakes Are Sending a Warning We Can No Longer Ignore From a shikara gliding across Dal Lake to fishermen casting nets in Wular, Kashmir’s waters have long been woven into the Valley’s economy, culture and identity. But beneath the postcard image is a much darker environmental story. Sewage is entering water bodies. Solid waste is accumulating along their edges. Agricultural runoff is carrying nutrients and chemicals into…
Read MoreKashmir’s Lakes Are Choking: Sewage, Waste and Encroachment Push Dal, Anchar, Manasbal and Wular Towards an Ecological Crisis
