Environmentalists have expressed concern over the state of Powai lake, which is covered with water hyacinths, and the shrinking catchment area due to construction on all sides. Activist D Stalin of NGO Vanashakti, who is a member of the HC-appointed wetland protection panel, said increase in water hyacinths indicates that inlets for sewage water pollution have not been blocked. National Green Tribunal’s order on Powai lake preservation case in 2022 directed state and civic authorities to ensure that water pollution due to sewage inlets is stopped. Environmentalist Debi Goenka of Conservation Action Trust said: “It is sad to see a concrete jungle come up around the lake… marine and avifauna are affected by the pollution.” —Vijay Singh
Environmentalists have expressed concern over the state of Powai lake, which is getting covered with water hyacinths and shrinking catchment area due to construction on all sides. Activist D Stalin of NGO Vanashakti, who is a member of the HC-appointed wetland protection panel, said increase in water hyacinths indicates that inlets for sewage water pollution have not been blocked. National Green Tribunal’s order on Powai lake preservation case in 2022 directed state and civic authorities to ensure that water pollution due to sewage inlets is stopped. Environmentalist Debi Goenka of Conservation Action Trust said: “It is sad to see a concrete jungle come up around the lake… marine and avifauna are affected by the pollution.” —Vijay Singh