Wular Lake

Category: Geography / Environment / Wetlands / Jammu & Kashmir

UPSC Notes & Key Pointers

  • Wular Lake is located in Jammu and Kashmir.

  • It is one of the largest freshwater lakes in India.

  • It is associated with the Jhelum River.

  • The lake is designated as a Ramsar Wetland.

  • It plays an important role in flood regulation in the Kashmir Valley.

  • Prelims Focus: Jhelum, freshwater lake, Ramsar status and flood regulation.