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Warming climate, pollution and unplanned growth push Kashmir’s lakes toward disappearance
Warming climate, pollution, and unplanned urban growth have caused nearly half of Jammu and Kashmir's lakes to disappear or become highly polluted over the past six decades. The region's lakes face threats from climate-exacerbated heat, unpredictable rainfall, and unchecked development.
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