Choking lake: Nainital gets some HC relief but finger crossed

November 30, 2022
Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
Category: DPN Topics

Choking lake: Nainital gets some HC relief but finger crossed

Subject: Geography

About Sukhtal lake-

Sukhatal is a freshwater lake having a length of 150m and 10m deep.
Surrounded by the dense pine and oak forests.
Sukhatal is a major source of water recharge for Nainital lake.
Earlier known as Khudaiya tal
Renamed as Sukhatal because the entire water from this lake was drained in the extreme region of the Nainital lake.
These verdant forests are home to migratory birds.

Important Manmade lakes in India-

Manmade Lakes	Description
Bhojtal lake	Bhojtal, formerly known as ‘Upper Lake,‘ is Asia’s largest manmade lake, located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The Kolans River was once a tributary of the Halali River, but with the construction of the lake via an earthen dam and a diversion canal, the upper course of the Kolans River and Bada Talab now flow into the Kaliasot River.
Gobind Sagar Lake	Gobind Sagar Lake is a reservoir in the Himachal Pradesh districts of Una and Bilaspur. The Bhakra Dam is responsible for its formation. The reservoir is named after Guru Gobind Singh, the eleventh Sikh guru, and is located on the Sutlej River. The Bhakra Dam is one of the world’s highest gravity dams. The lake was designated as a ‘waterfowl sanctuary’ in 1962. Even now, the Gobind sagar lake is home to several bird and animal species, including the Panther, Wolf, Chausinga, Sambar, Hyena, Sloth bear, Nilgai, Chinkara, and wild boar. The water level at Gobind Sagar Lake is constantly changing. In the reservoir, one may participate in a variety of sports.
Jaisamand Lake	Dhebar Lake, also known as Jaisamand Lake, is India’s first and world’s oldest historical lake, as well as the country’s second-biggest man-made freshwater lake. It is in the Rajasthan state of western India, in the Udaipur District. The tribe of Bhil Minas occupies all three islands in Jaisamand Lake. Jaisamand Lake was built in the 17th century by Maharaja Jai Singh using the waters of the Gomti River. On the lake, there are eleven islands, some of which serve as a haven for numerous species of migratory birds.
Hussain Sagar Lake	Hussain Sagar lake is a heart-shaped lake in Hyderabad, Telangana, is situated on the Musi river that was established in 1563 by Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah. The lake was named after Hussain Shah Wali, the Kingdom’s Master of Architecture. It is a man-made lake that is perpetually supplied by canals from the Musi River.
Chembarambakkam Lake	Chembarambakkam Lake is a lake in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, around 25 kilometers from the city center. It is one of two rain-fed reservoirs that draw water for delivery to Chennai City, the other being Puzhal Lake. This lake is the source of the Adyar River. This lake serves as a source of water for Chennai city. Puliyur Kottam is another name for Chembarambakkam Lake. Its turquoise waters contrast well with the many plant types.
Kodaikanal Lake,	Kodaikanal Lake, also known as Kodai Lake, is a manmade lake located in Kodaikanal city in the Dindigul district in Tamil Nadu, India. Sir Vere Henry Levinge, the then Collector of Madurai, was instrumental in creating the lake in 1863, amidst the Kodaikanal town which was developed by the British and early missionaries from USA. The lake is said to be Kodaikanal’s most popular geographic landmark and tourist attraction.
Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar	Constructed on Rihand dam (The largest dam of India by volume) Located in the Sonbhadra district of U.P. It is located on the Rihand River, a tributary of the Son River.
Narayan Sarovar	Located in the Kutch region of Gujrat. Place of pilgrimage for Hindus on the Kori Creek. Lake is located near the Koteswar temple
Kankaria lake	Located in Ahmedabad, Gujrat Second largest lake of Gujrat It was completed in 1451 during the reign of Sultan Qutb-ud-Din Ahmad Shah II though its origin is placed in the Chaulukya period sometimes.
Hamirsar lake	Located in Bhuj in the Kutch region of Gujrat It is a 450-year-old lake named after Jadeja ruler Rao Hamir (1472-1524), the founder of Bhuj. The lake was built during the reign of Rao Khengarji I (1548–1585), the founder of Jadeja dynasty in Cutch, who named it after his father Rao Hamir.