Rampant pollution and encroachments in the Wular lake are taking serious toll on the production of fish, nadru (lotus stem) and singhare (water chestnuts) in this lake. Experts said the rampant pollution, accumulation of silt over the years and degradation of water quality in the lake have affected the lake ecosystem and the production of fish, nadru and singhare (water chestnuts). “The decrease in the water level has further led to decline in the fish production besides affecting the water bird diversity and shifting of vegetation belts. This has caused…
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