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Rising Water Threatens Maharashtra’s Ancient Lonar Lake

Rising Water Threatens Maharashtra’s Ancient Lonar Lake

Lonar Lake in Maharashtra, India, is a special lake inside a big crater made by a meteorite a long time ago.

The water in the lake is very salty and alkaline, which means not many living things can survive in it.

Recently, the water level in the lake has been rising a lot, which is causing problems.

The rising water is threatening ancient temples around the lake, some of which are already underwater.

Experts think the water level is rising because of new water management structures and heavy rains.

The government is trying to find solutions to protect the lake and the temples, but it's a big challenge.

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