SCIENCETHE HINDU NATIONAL
Lakes filled with treated water may lead to floods as monsoon arrives, caution activists
Activists warn that filling city lakes with treated water has reduced their flood retention capacity. The absence of sluice gates in these lakes prevents authorities from regulating water levels during monsoon rains, increasing flood risks.
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