Polluted creek water entering DPS Flamingo Lake is threat to Navi Mumbai’s wetlands: study (opens original article in a new tab)

A study reveals that polluted creek water with high TDS levels is threatening DPS Flamingo Lake, a critical wetland in Navi Mumbai, leading to a decline in flamingo sightings and ecological imbalance.

• Polluted creek water entering DPS Flamingo Lake has TDS levels 9 times higher than the permissible limit.
• Flamingos are declining in the wetland due to contaminated water and algal mats.
• Scientific studies show human interference in tidal systems harms wetland ecosystems.