competition success review Published this article page no 136 URBAN LAKES Why in news? The National Green Tribunal (NGT) recently pulled up the Telangana government for failing to take steps to control the pollution in Hyderabads Hussainsagar lake. What is Urban Lake? According to the National Lake Conservation Plan (NLCP) a water body having a minimum depth of three meters spread over more than 10 hectares and having no or very little aquatic vegetation is considered as a lake. o Urban lakes are those lakes which are located entirely within city limits (census town) and directly surrounded by urban developments with some recreational facilities limited to the shoreline area (parks playgrounds). Importance of Urban Lakes Historically cities were built along waterways or lakes which influence the development of urban areas. They play a major role in providing environmental social and economic services. They can ease the impact of floods and droughts by the means of storage. They also help in replenishing groundwater level as they are essential receptors for groundwater recharge positively influencing water quality of downstream watercourses and preserving the biodiversity and habitat of the surrounding area. Lakes are cooling agents and are essential to the urban microclimate. They provide prime opportunities for recreation tourism and domestic purposes. They constitute a primary source of water supply in many places competition success review buy.
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