Must Know facts about Loktak Lake

Loktak Lake

Loktak Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India and is famous for the phumdis floating over it.

Phumdis are the heterogeneous mass of vegetation, soil and organic matter at various stages of decomposition. Keibul Lamjao National Park is also one of Phumdis in the lake.

It is only floating national park in world and is last natural refuge of endangered Sangai deer. This ancient lake plays an important role in the economy of Manipur.

It serves as a source of water for irrigation, drinking water supply and hydropower generation.

Considering the ecological status and its biodiversity values, Loktak lake was initially designated as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention in 1990.

Later it was also listed under the Montreux Record in 1993. Human activity has led to severe pressure on the lake ecosystem.

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