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News: Recently, India has added Sukhna Wetland (Chandigarh) and Sauj Jheel to the List of Wetlands of International Importance.
About Sukhna Wetland (Chandigarh)
- Sukhna Wetland is located at the edge of the city of Chandigarh and at the base of the Outer Himalayas.
- It is a peri-urban reservoir that plays an important role in regulating sediment and water flows from the surrounding catchment.
- Ecosystem: It experiences seasonal fluctuations in water levels and supports a range of habitats, from open water to littoral vegetation, scrub and forest, providing habitat for diverse species.
- Notable species: It include the vulnerable common pochard (Aythya ferina) and the endangered Pallas’s fish eagle (Haliaeetus leucoryphus).
- Reptile: The shallow littoral habitats also support reptiles such as the endangered black pond turtle (Geoclemys hamiltonii).
- It is particularly important for resident waterbirds and others migrating along the Central Asian Flyway, providing feeding, breeding, roosting and wintering habitats.
- It serves as an important recreational and educational resource for Chandigarh’s residents, offering a natural refuge close to the urban landscape.
