How does human encroachment impact water bodies in urban areas? (Answer in 150 words)
Introduction
According to CPCB, 75% of Delhi's lakes have been encroached & disappeared b/w 1975-2021.
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Impact Water Bodies in Urban Areas
1.1. Low Drinking Water Availability: due to encroachment of lakes. Eg 25% dearth in per capita water since 1947-2021
1.2. Health Impact: due to low water & polluted water. Eg Cholera, Hepatitis E.
1.3. Poor Development: as water is critical part of dost. Eg 24% stunty & 20%. water (AAFHL - C)
2.1. Poor Productivity: due to low water use & high disease prevalence
2.2. Improper Resource Use: due to human encroachment of lakes. Eg Bellandur lake, Bangalore
3.1. Urban Floods: due to low buffering capacity of concentration. Eg Delhi Floods, 2023
3.2. Pollution & Groundwater: due & such encroachment Eg Arsenic pollution in West Bengal
Conclusion
Urban area must protect water bodies like lakes & wetlands to ensure SDG- 6 (Clean Water)
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- Well-structured answer with clear classification (Social, Economic, Disaster & Governance)
- Specific data cited (CPCB 75% encroachment, 25% dearth in per capita water)
- Multiple relevant case studies
- Current affairs reference (Delhi Floods 2023)
- Mentions SDG-6 for sustainability
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Geophysical Phenomena & Environmental Changes
Water Resources
Human encroachment on urban water bodies
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