Environmental activist Pramod Kalita said polluted water and various forms of waste generated in Guwahati are continuously flowing into the wetland through the Pamohi river.
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Numerous fish have reportedly died at Deepor Beel, the freshwater lake and wetland located 10 to 18 km southwest of Guwahati, as deteriorating water quality and rising pollution threaten the fragile ecosystem.
Environmental activist Pramod Kalita said polluted water and various forms of waste generated in Guwahati are continuously flowing into the wetland through the Pamohi river, the steady discharge is the main reason behind the worsening condition of the water body.
The pollution has raised serious concerns over the degradation of the wetland’s ecosystem and its potential impact on aquatic biodiversity. Fish deaths are widely regarded as a warning sign of poor water quality, and the reported die-off has heightened fears about the long-term health of the lake.
Deepor Beel is among the most important freshwater wetlands in the Guwahati region. Its delicate ecosystem supports a range of aquatic life and is easily disturbed by pollutants. Environmentalists fear that if untreated waste and wastewater keep entering the lake unchecked, the damage to its aquatic life and overall ecological balance could become irreversible.
Concerns over the condition of the wetland have grown as the city’s waste continues to find its way into natural water bodies; the situation calls for urgent monitoring of water quality and stronger measures to stop untreated discharge from reaching the lake.
Authorities have yet to announce any concrete steps in response.