Rain gives fresh lease of life to lake
The Newindpress.com
Tuesday August 7 2007 13:16 IST
HUBLI: Baaro Sadankerige, the famous lyric penned by poet Dr D R Bendre still echoes in every person residing in Dharwad. Sadhanakeri Lake, the inspiration for Bendre, is brimming with water for the first time.
The lake was on the verge of extinction. This beautiful lake is also a habitat and breeding ground for migratory birds too. Lush green trees surround the lake. The chirping of birds add to the charm.
In rainy seasons the lake abounds in splendour. Now it is almost full with fresh water. ‘‘We never saw this lake this full. With more rains predicted this week, we expect more inflow,’’ said Kartik, a resident.
If the lake is de-silted, it may look more attractive, and lure tourists, says Bharat, another walker around this place. However, this historical lake faces a number of problems.
‘‘Nearby people dump garbage into the lake posing great threat to the water body. Public awareness needs to be created to save the lake,’’ said Smriti, a housewife.
‘‘We used to go to different far-off ponds or lakes to catch fish, but this time the lake is full with a variety of fish in it. We can sight other small aquatic species here,’’ said Shabuddin, a fisherman.
The Newindpress.com
Tuesday August 7 2007 13:16 IST
HUBLI: Baaro Sadankerige, the famous lyric penned by poet Dr D R Bendre still echoes in every person residing in Dharwad. Sadhanakeri Lake, the inspiration for Bendre, is brimming with water for the first time.
The lake was on the verge of extinction. This beautiful lake is also a habitat and breeding ground for migratory birds too. Lush green trees surround the lake. The chirping of birds add to the charm.
In rainy seasons the lake abounds in splendour. Now it is almost full with fresh water. ‘‘We never saw this lake this full. With more rains predicted this week, we expect more inflow,’’ said Kartik, a resident.
If the lake is de-silted, it may look more attractive, and lure tourists, says Bharat, another walker around this place. However, this historical lake faces a number of problems.
‘‘Nearby people dump garbage into the lake posing great threat to the water body. Public awareness needs to be created to save the lake,’’ said Smriti, a housewife.
‘‘We used to go to different far-off ponds or lakes to catch fish, but this time the lake is full with a variety of fish in it. We can sight other small aquatic species here,’’ said Shabuddin, a fisherman.
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