Srinagar, Jan. 6 -- A water channel linked to the Jhelum and flowing through Karfalli Mohalla in Hab-ba Kadal has deteriorated into an open dumping ground, raising serious concerns about sanitation, environmental damage, and public health. Once a source of clean water for domestic use and irrigation, the channel is now clogged with plas-tic waste, household garbage, and construction debris. Locals allege that prolonged neglect, lack of regular cleaning, and unchecked dumping by nearby residents have rendered the waterway nearly non-functional.The stagnation has led to foul odors and increased mosquito breeding, creating health risks for chil-dren, the elderly, and people with respiratory or skin ailments. Residents report that the smell b...