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Flamingos missing at Navi Mumbai wetlands, activists warn of toxic waters
Updated On: 22 March, 2026 03:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Tests reveal stagnant, polluted water, blocking the natural tidal flow needed to sustain wildlife. Flamingos, dependent on these wetlands, have not arrived this season, signaling severe ecological stress
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Concerns have been raised ahead of the flamingo season in Navi Mumbai. Representational Pic/File
Flamingos were reportedly yet to arrive at Navi Mumbai wetlands as the season kicks off, with the environment activists pointing out at alleged toxic water conditions.
The climate activists have raised alarms over a ‘wetland emergency’ in Navi Mumbai, after water tests revealed toxic conditions in three key flamingo habitats, reported the PTI.

