13,000 water bodies lost in 1 year? Centre’s first survey puts Karnataka lake tally at mere 27,000

According to the census report, Karnataka has about 26,994 lakes and waterbodies and, of them, 21,120 waterbodies (78.2%) have either dried up or been irreparably destroyed. According to the census report, Karnataka has about 26,994 lakes and waterbodies and, of them, 21,120 waterbodies (78.2%) have either dried up or been irreparably destroyed.