Deepor Beel Faces Environmental Collapse Amid Guwahati’s Rapid Urbanization

Guwahati’s unchecked expansion has severely degraded Deepor Beel, once a vast wetland supporting hundreds of species. Now reduced to less than half its size, the beel suffers from illegal settlements, garbage dumping, and pollution. Experts warn its loss worsens flash floods and threatens urban ecology. The nearby Boragaon landfill continues to poison the wetland, despite court orders. Environmentalists urge urgent action to save Deepor Beel, emphasizing that its destruction endangers both wildlife and the city’s future resilience.