taking off at the Jakkur Lake. The
Jakkur Lake is a 160-acre lake constructed over two centuries ago to cater to the water requirements of the Jakkur village. However, in 2016, it was reported that the water quality has worsened due to increased levels of nitrates, phosphates, ammonia and algae. The lake is also a source of drinking water for nearby villages that do not have access to
Cauvery water. The lake used to attract a large number of migratory birds from other countries and has seen a fall in this number in recent years. Since the rejuvenation of the lake, there was an increase in the fish population in the lake, resulting in the nesting of
water birds such as the
pelicans. ==See also==