Large number of fish found dead in Haralur lake for second time this year

Category : Water Pollution | Location : Karnataka  | Posted on 2022-09-14 07:22:45

According to residents, this is the second instance of fish kill in the lake this year. “For the last couple of days, the fish in the lake are dying as a result of polluted water,” the residents here said, adding that it has been happening after the recent heavy rains.

Raghavendra B. Pachhapur, programme manager with ActionAid Association, said: “This is the fourth incident in the last five years in this lake. Every fish kill is a setback for lake ecosystem and an indication that water quality is not conducive for wildlife and fisheries. The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) needs to strengthen lake water quality monitoring.”

A BBMP official from the Lake Department said, “We are cleaning the lake and the dead fish will be cleaned soon. An inspection will be conducted to find out the reason behind the fish kill.”

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/large-number-of-fish-found-dead-in-haralur-lake-for-second-time-this-year/article65887433.ece