India, Jan. 29 -- Located just a few kilometres from Dibrugarh town, Maijan Beel is one of eastern Assam's important wetlands, part of the Brahmaputra's floodplain wetland system and known for its rich biodiversity.

Spread over an area of 44.5 hectares, the wetland has a water depth ranging from about three metres to nine metres. Surrounded entirely by tea gardens, Maijan Beel plays a crucial ecological role in the region, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a seasonal habitat for migratory birds.

However, environmental concerns are mounting. The influx of untreated wastewater from nearby tea estates has altered the wetland's water quality, raising alarms among residents and conservationists.

"Every year, migratory birds arr...