Green carpet of water hyacinth spreads over Ana Sagar Lake

Ajmer: Deployment of machines and manpower over the last month have failed to save Ana Sagar Lake in Ajmer from being smothered under a carpet of water hyacinth. The lake, currently under green cover, has begun stinking and its flora and fish have started dying in large numbers. The municipal corporation says that they will now use “bio insects” to remove the hyacinth.Water hyacinth is a weed that decreases oxygen for supply to the plants, fish and other life forms in the lake. “It is a serious threat and can destroy all the biodiversity of the lake,” said professor Praveen Mathur, former head of department of environment science at Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati University.Sources said that sewerage water flowing into the lake is the main cause of the growing water hyacinth. Even migratory birds that come to the lake in this season are now not seen even at the shores. tnn

90,000 tonne removed, Ambazari still choking on hyacinth sprawl

Nagpur's Ambazari Lake faces water hyacinth issues due to pollution from various sources. NMC's ongoing efforts include weed removal and investigation into pollution causes. Collaborative committees aim to preserve the waterbody.

Delay in lakes revival mainly behind Mahadevapura water woes: Experts

Delayed rejuvenation of Bellandur and Varthur lakes leads to water scarcity. Coordination issues prolong the project, hindering groundwater recharge. Activists criticize slow progress, emphasizing the importance of timely completion for local water needs and groundwater replenishment.

Teen shepherd bathing sheep in lake in Film Nagar drowns

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