JNU Sewage Lake Breeds Health, Wildlife Fears

A significant environmental concern has emerged at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) with the development of a kilometer-long, lake-like stretch of sewage water on its premises. This contamination, stemming from a damaged sewage line connected to adjacent residential areas, is flowing into the campus and accumulating in a low-lying area that previously served as a rainwater catchment.

Officials have reported that this issue has persisted for approximately five years, with repeated appeals to civic agencies like the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) yielding only temporary solutions. The stagnant, murky water emits a strong odor, impacting the daily lives of students and residents and posing a potential threat to the health of both humans and the diverse wildlife inhabiting the university's extensive forest cover.