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A tragic incident occurred in Mumbai on Monday night when an Emirates flight struck a flock of flamingos, resulting in the death of 36 of the birds.
The incident took place over the Laxmi Nagar area of Pantnagar in Mumbai's Ghatkopar, with the Emirates flight EK 508 reporting a bird hit upon arrival at 9:18 pm.
Despite the impact, the flight was able to land safely at Mumbai airport, albeit with some damage.
Authorities, including the Additional Chief Conservator of Forests (Mangrove Protection Cell) SY Rama Rao, confirmed the discovery of 36 flamingo carcasses in the area and initiated a search operation to locate any additional affected birds.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the flamingos were struck by the aircraft, and efforts are underway to determine the exact cause of the incident.
Environmentalists have raised concerns about the potential impact of new power lines passing through the sanctuary area, suggesting that they may have disoriented the birds.
Additionally, allegations have been made that attempts to disturb the flamingo flocks and reclaim their habitats for construction purposes may have contributed to the incident.
The investigation into the bird strike is ongoing, and further details are expected to emerge in the coming days.
This incident highlights the importance of ensuring the safety of wildlife in areas where human activities and natural habitats intersect.
Environmentalists and conservationists emphasize the need for sorgfäldig planning and mitigation measures to minimize the impact on vulnerable species and their ecosystems.
Source: Mumbai: 36 flamingos killed after Emirates flight hits them; suffers damages