| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| New Ramsar Sites Added | Sukhna Wetland (Chandigarh) and Sauj Jheel (Uttar Pradesh) added to India's Ramsar list on 15th October 2026, bringing the total to 103 Ramsar sites. |
| About Sukhna Wetland | •Urban reservoir near Chandigarh, foothills of Outer Himalayas. •Helps regulate water flow, sediment, and supports migratory birds (e.g., common pochard, Pallas's fish eagle, black pond turtle). •Part of Central Asian Flyway route. •Man-made lake (1958, by Le Corbusier), rain-fed, located in Shivalik Hills. |
| About Sauj Jheel | •Freshwater lake in Ganga River floodplains, near Saman Bird Sanctuary. •Hosts 30,000+ waterbirds, Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA). •Key species: sarus crane, greater spotted eagle. •Vegetation: sacred lotus, wild sugarcane. |
India Adds Sukhna Wetland and Sauj Jheel as New Ramsar Sites
16 October, 2026
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