Residents of Lokhandwala in Andheri West and city-based nature lovers have welcomed the long-awaited clean-up of the iconic Lokhandwala Lake, where authorities have begun removing the invasive aquatic plant Ipomoea and clearing plastic waste from its periphery. The move aims to protect the lake’s fragile ecosystem and preserve its status as a key birding hotspot for several migratory species.

It may be recalled that mid-day has consistently highlighted the threat posed by the invasive plant species choking the lake. In February this year, mid-day had also reported on the issue in an article titled (Lokhandwala lake choked by invasive plant, still awaiting wetland status).