Dossier
Dal Lake
Coverage of Dal Lake in the Nexus archive.
- Warming climate, pollution and unplanned growth push Kashmir’s lakes toward disappearance
Kashmir's lakes, including Dal Lake, face threats from pollution, invasive species, and climate-driven water level declines. Government workers struggle to manage weeds and polluted water, while encroachment by farmland and homes accelerates lake degradation. An Indian government report reveals 315 lakes have disappeared and 203 have shrunk since 1967.
- India Monsoon Starts Almost 40% Short as El Niño Upends Weather
India's monsoon has started with nearly a 40% deficit, disrupted by El Niño weather patterns. Clouds were observed over Dal Lake in Srinagar on June 17.