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Prelims level: Naini Lake
Why in the News?
Naini Lake, one of Nainital’s key attractions, has recorded a water level of 4.7 feet, marking a 5-year low, sparking concerns about drinking water scarcity as the summer season approaches.
About Naini Lake
- Naini Lake is situated in the heart of Nainital, a hill station in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is surrounded by seven hills.
- The lake is natural kidney-shaped and is one of the main attractions of Nainital.
- It was discovered by P. Barron, an English businessman, in the mid-19th century, which led to the development of Nainital as a hill station.
- The deepest point of Naini Lake is 89 feet.
- The normal gauge level of the lake is 12 feet, and its water level has recently dropped to 4.7 feet, marking a five-year low.
Why is the Water Level declining?
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Other Important Lakes in India (Artificial and Manmade):
Type | Lake Name | Location | Details |
Natural | Dal Lake | Jammu & Kashmir | Famous for houseboats and scenic beauty, located in Srinagar. |
Vembanad Lake | Kerala | The longest lake in India, central to Kerala’s backwaters and tourism. | |
Sambhar Lake | Rajasthan | Largest inland saltwater lake, important for bird migration, especially flamingos. | |
Manmade | Kolleru Lake | Andhra Pradesh | A large freshwater lake, critical for bird habitats and a wetland. |
Hussain Sagar Lake | Telangana | Constructed in 1562, famous for its Buddha statue and as a water source. | |
Upper Lake | Madhya Pradesh | Artificial lake in Bhopal, important for water supply and recreational activities. | |
Indira Sagar Lake | Madhya Pradesh | A large reservoir created by the Indira Sagar Dam for power generation and irrigation. |
[UPSC 2018] Which one of the following is an ‘Artificial Lake‘?
(a) Kodaikanal (Tamil Nadu) (b) Kolleru (Andhra Pradesh) (c) Nainital (Uttarakhand) (d) Renuka (Himachal Pradesh) |
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