Farmers grapple with toxic waters of Varthur and Bellandur lakes

Once vital to farming and village life, Bengaluru’s Varthur and Bellandur lakes have turned toxic. Once thriving with agriculture and clean water, both now suffer from pollution, drying beds, foul smells, and unusable water, leaving nearby communities struggling to adapt. Once-lush landscapes have given way to dust, sewage drains, and dying fields, marking a tragic environmental decline.