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Lonely Fisherman

Loktak, Lok = "stream" and tak = "the end. The largest freshwater (sweet) lake in northeast India, also called the only Floating lake in the world due to the floating phumdis. It serves as a source of water for hydropower generation, irrigation and drinking water supply. The lake is also a source of livelihood for the rural fisherman who live in the surrounding areas and on phumdis, also known as “phumshongs”.

 

Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loktak_Lake

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