Naini Lake's Water Level Drops: Latest News from Nainital
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Naini Lake's Water Level Hits 4-Year Low, Threatening Nainital's Tourism & Water Supply
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News18•11-03-2026, 14:53
Naini Lake's Water Level Hits 4-Year Low, Threatening Nainital's Tourism & Water Supply
•Naini Lake, Nainital's lifeline, faces a severe crisis as its water level drops to a four-year low, impacting tourism and water supply.
•On March 11, 2026, the lake's water level was recorded at 4 feet 3 inches, a significant concern for experts and local administration.
•The primary cause is the lowest rainfall and snowfall in the last four years, with only 51 mm recorded from January to March 2026.
•D.K. Singh, Executive Engineer, Irrigation Department, confirmed the current level at 81 feet 4.5 inches, significantly lower than last year.
•Experts warn of a severe tourist season ahead if rainfall doesn't improve, also citing urbanization and groundwater extraction as contributing factors.
