Status of Lakes
The lakes of the city have been largely encroached for urban infrastructure, and as result, in the heart of the city only 17 good lakes exist as against 51 healthy lakes in 1985. According to a scientific study carried out by the Centre for Ecological Sciences (CES), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, the water bodies of the city have reduced from 3.40 per cent (2,324 ha (5,742.7 acres)) in 1973 to just about 1.47 per cent (1,005 ha (2,483.4 acres)) in 2005 with built up area during the corresponding period increasing to 45.19 per cent (30,476 ha (75,307.8 acres)) from 27.30 per cent (18,650 ha (46,085.2 acres)). The adverse results of such large change are reported to be:
- Frequent flooding and micro–climatic changes in the city
- Undesirable impact on the diversity of flora and fauna
- Decrease in the number of migratory birds
- Fishing community and washer-men will be robbed of their livelihood
A recent study says most of the bangalore lakes are toxic with very less dissolved oxygen.
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