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Navi Mumbai gets set to run for flamingoes

On World Wetland Day, environmental activists aim to create awareness about wetland conservation through the marathon

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Every year,u00c3u0082u00c2u00a0thousandu00c3u0082u00c2u00a0of flamingoes flock to the wetlands of Mumbai during the winter

Have feet, will run - Navi Mumbai residents are all set to put on their running shoes on World Wetland Day (February 3) to create awareness about wetlands, mangroves and the visiting flamingoes. With the ever-increasing destruction of wetlands in Navi Mumbai, this run is being organised to educate people about the importance of conservation. The route for the run is marked around the mangroves and wetlands of Navi Mumbai.

The run aims to convey the message of these wetlands and mangroves reining in climate change and also inform people about the forest helpline number - 1926 -, an event organiser informed.

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