Thousands of fish found dead in Cauvery river
Thousands of fish have been found dead in the Cauvery River near the Amma Mandapam bathing ghat. Officials suspect the deaths were caused by water pollution or low oxygen levels resulting from reduced water flow.
Why it matters
This incident underscores the environmental impact of water scarcity and potential industrial pollution on local ecosystems.
Thousands of fish were found dead in stagnant pools of water near the Amma Mandapam bathing ghat in Cauvery River.
Dead fish found near the Amma Mandapam bathing ghat in the Cauvery River. | Photo Credit: R. SELVA MUTHU KUMAR
The incident comes at a time when the release of water from the Mettur Dam in the Cauvery has been delayed due to poor water storage levels. Only a minimal quantity of water is currently being discharged to meet drinking water requirements. As a result, several stretches of the river have dried up, leaving behind isolated stagnant pools.
Sources said schools of fish had been washing ashore for the past three days. Dead fish were seen floating in the stagnant water near the bathing ghat, creating a foul smell in the area.
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