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Destruction of a Lake – a Ramsar Site – in India’s Northeast

Construction activity, effluents and sewage are destroying the Deepor Beel in Assam.

Garbage and solid waste dumped near the Deepor Beel, aggravating the pollution of the lake.

Encroachments in Deepor Beel as seen from the western boundary of the lake.

Migratory birds come to the Deepor Beel during winter.

Dead fish in the lake due to pollution have been reported frequently over the past several years.

A garbage dumping site, which is polluting the Deepor Beel.

Wildlife species and especially elephants from the adjacent Rani-Garbhanga Reserve Forests are dependent on the Deepor Beel for survival.

Trains on the railway track that passes near the lake have killed many elephants from the Rani-Garbhanga Reserve Forests over the past several years.

Trees near the lake that are likely to be chopped for an elevated railway track.

One of the many building encroachments on the western boundary of the lake.

New constructions on the edge of the southern boundary of........

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