🏞️ Where Have Our City Lakes Gone?
Not long ago, lakes were the lifeline of Indian cities. They stored rainwater, recharged groundwater, reduced floods, and supported rich biodiversity.
Today, many urban lakes have been encroached upon, polluted, or completely built over in the name of development.
The result?
💧 Falling groundwater levels
🌊 More urban flooding
🌡️ Higher city temperatures
🐦 Loss of biodiversity
🚰 Growing water scarcity
Cities do not become water secure by building more concrete. They become water secure by protecting their natural water bodies.
🌍 Saving lakes is not about preserving the past. It is about securing the future.
💙 Every lost lake is a lost opportunity to store water, fight floods, and cool our cities.
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