Narayanbagh Lake
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  Narayanbagh Lake Location of Narayanbagh Lake in Jammu and Kashmir | |
| Location | Narayanbagh and Dab Villages, Ganderbal District, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
| Coordinates | 34°11′25″N 74°40′48″E / 34.190239°N 74.679922°E |
| Type | Shallow lake |
| Primary inflows | Springs |
| Surface area | 24.3 ha (60 acres) |
| Average depth | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 1,587 m (5,207 ft) |
Naryanbagh Lake or Narayanbagh Sar is a shallow lake situated 30 kilometers from Srinagar city in between the Dab and Narayanbagh villages of Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. Covering an area of 24.3 hectares, it lies at an altitude of 1587 meters. The lake is classified as a semi-drainage type, primarily fed by springs within its basin, and reaches a maximum depth of 5 meters.[1]
Location and Geography
Naraynbagh Lake is located on the floodplain of the river Jhelum. Its water is alkaline, with a pH ranging from 7.6 to 8. The lake is characterized by marl formation, which covers the macrophytic vegetation and basin sediment.[2]
Narayanbagh Lake falls under wetland type 13, characterized by its semi-drainage nature and reliance on spring water for its supply.[3]
Climate and Vegetation
The climate around Naraynbagh Lake exhibits marked seasonal changes, with temperatures fluctuating from -4°C in winter to 32.5°C in summer. Heavy snowfall occurs during the winter months.
The principal vegetation around the lake includes Ceratophyllum and Myriophyllum in deeper areas, while Phragmites and Typha typically grow along the lake shore. Salvinia natans also thrives in the lake's ecosystem.
See Also
References
- ^ "Naranbagh Lake - Spectrum Tour". Retrieved 2024-01-20.
- ^ "Prominent Lakes in Kashmir Division, Jammu & Kashmir". UCBMSH. 29 April 2017. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
- ^ "Jammu & Kashmir Rivers Profile" (PDF). Retrieved 2024-01-20.