A recent blaze in an Indian oil depot has these Siberian birds, which usually migrate to a nearby bird sanctuary in Rajasthan, discovering new wetlands. The various species of Siberian birds migrate to wetlands in India during the winter season when their usual home freezes over.

The smoke from the major fire outbreak in the Indian Oil Corporation Depot has enveloped the city of Jaipur, making the birds flock to the area of Allahabad instead.

[Sandeep Mehrotra, Zoology Professor, Allahabad University]:
"This time there is a sudden increase in the number of migratory birds arriving here, which is not a regular feature; they have arrived early here. Although in January, the number of migratory birds increases. It seems that the sudden hot climate elsewhere has forced them to flock to this place."

Many species of birds have been spotted including little egret, black headed gull and pond heron. With the increase in the winged visitors, the flow of tourists has also been increasing.

These birds travel from Siberia through Afghanistan and Central Asia before finally arriving in India.