Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Lonar Lake Water Rises 20 Feet
Lonar Lake in Maharashtra, India, which was created by a meteorite impact, has seen its water level rise by about 20 feet.
This rise has caused ancient temples around the lake to go underwater.
The lake is usually salty, but freshwater from springs is mixing in, which might harm the fish and other creatures that live there.
The court has asked experts to study the problem and find a solution to protect the lake and its unique environment.
Lonar Lake's water level has risen by 15 to 20 feet since September.
Ancient Shiva temples and the Kamalja Devi Temple have been submerged due to the rising water.
The mixing of freshwater from springs is threatening the lake's unique salinity and biodiversity.
The Bombay High Court has ordered a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) to be registered and appointed an expert to submit a detailed report.
Experts have been appointed to inspect the lake and determine the scientific reasons behind the water level rise.
- Who
- Bombay High Court, environmentalists, experts, government officials
- What
- Rise in water level of Lonar Lake, submergence of temples, threat to biodiversity
- When
- Since September, with recent court action
- Where
- Lonar Lake in Buldhana district, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- Continuous inflow from perennial springs, potential threat to unique salinity and biodiversity
- Location
- Buldhana district, Maharashtra, India
- Water Level Rise
- 15 to 20 feet
- Temples Affected
- Ancient Shiva temples and Kamalja Devi Temple
- Court Action
- Bombay High Court ordered PIL registration
- Expert Appointed
- Advocate Mohit Khajanchi as Amicus Curiae
- Inspection Team
- Professor Ashok Tejankar and Tehsildar Bhushan Patil
- Lake Type
- Saltwater lake
- Threat to Biodiversity
- Mixing of freshwater and appearance of fish