Srinagar, Mar 6, March 7 -- The Environmental Policy Group (EPG) has raised serious concerns over the deteriorating water quality of Dal Lake, following a widespread cyanobacterial (Microcystis) bloom that has covered large portions of the lake. Based on field observations and scientific analysis, EPG has rejected claims attributing the bloom to seasonal temperature changes or reduced water inflow. The bloom began two weeks ago, when temperatures were relatively low, and about 30% of the lake's inflow comes from subsurface springs, making natural causes unlikely.EPG points to recent mechanical deweeding operations conducted by a contractor under the Lake Conservation and Management Authority (LCMA) as a likely trigger. Unlike previous yea...