Centre asks Maharashtra to address concerns on flamingo habitats in Navi Mumbai

THANE: (Mar 24) The Centre has asked the Maharashtra government to address on priority concerns raised by climate activists over the decline of flamingo habitats as wetlands in Navi Mumbai turn toxic.

On World Water Day on Sunday, the activists flagged the deteriorating condition of the DPS, NRI, and T S Chanakya lakes at Nerul, which serve as satellite wetlands for the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary (TCFS), a Ramsar site.