Rare freshwater swamps in the Western Ghats are on the cusp of extinction

Rare freshwater swamps in the Western Ghats are close to extinction, a new study warns. These wetlands are being drained and their water-holding capacity is vanishing — a loss now contributing to both flooding and dry streambeds in the region. The Western Ghats, a global biodiversity hotspot, rely on such wetlands for water regulation.

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Threatened Western Ghats ecosystems recur in environment and biodiversity questions.

Key facts

Rare freshwater swamps in the Western Ghats are near extinction (per a new study).
Wetlands are being drained; their water-holding capacity is vanishing.
The loss is linked to both floods and dry streambeds.

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