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In Kashmir, lotus bloom on Wular Lake brings relief and hope

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Mohammad Abu Bakar in Bandipora, Kashmir
August 27, 2025

Once a vibrant source of livelihood for surrounding villages, Wular Lake's lotus plants vanished after the 1992 floods, pushing thousands of families into poverty. But after three decades, the pink lotus flowers have returned.

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