Lokhandwala Lake, which is a birder’s paradise with over 100 species, including migratory birds is awaiting wetland status, a report in our paper said.

Even as this is awaited, an aggressive aquatic plant, Ipomoea, is spreading rapidly, threatening its fragile ecosystem. This invasive species can cover large waterlogged areas, impacting birdlife and aquatic diversity. Conservationists stress that a protected status would enable controlled vegetation removal, ensuring open water availability.