JK News Today
Altaf Bukhari pained by deteriorating Wular lake. In a post on X, Altaf Bukhari said, “This morning began on a pleasant note as we travelled to Bandipora for a workers’ meeting. But on the way, the sight of Wular Lake broke my heart. Seeing this world-famous freshwater lake in such a pathetic condition is deeply painful. We have failed to protect one of our greatest natural treasures. What have we turned this lake, once proudly known as Asia’s second-largest freshwater lake, into over the years and decades? I vividly remember my childhood days when Wular was full of life. Its waters were rich with Kashir Gaad (fish), Nadur (lotus stems), Gaer (chestnuts), and rich variety of vegetables grown on its fertile floating gardens and marshes. It is painful to see how cruelly we have treated Wular and many of our other water bodies in the Valley, turning them into dumping grounds for waste and pollution. We all share a responsibility to restore and protect these priceless natural treasures before it is too late.
