Are houseboats killing Kashmir s Dal Lake?
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Sheikh Qayoom ( IANS) |
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Tue, Mar 9 2021 12:57 IST |
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Dal Lake. (File Photo: IANS). Image Source: IANS News
Srinagar, March 9 : The plight of Kashmirs houseboats, once called the floating palaces on the pristine waters of The Dal Lake, today hangs in a precarious balance.
It is an archetypal case of the resident coming in direct conflict with his residence!
Once known for its crystal clear waters on which the houseboats floated majestically, the Dal Lake in Kashmir s capital city, Srinagar, is today dying a slow death.
Its waters have become murky, polluted and unfit for drinking and even bathing.
The waters of Kashmir s Dal Lake are polluted, and the houseboats are being blamed gulftoday.ae - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from gulftoday.ae Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.