JOIN US Hundreds of fish were found dead at Devigere lake, in the city, on Tuesday. Lack of oxygen is suspected to be the cause behind the death of fish.
Passersby, who noticed dead fish floating in Devigere, on Tuesday morning, informed the City Municipal Council officials. The officials, who inspected the lake, sprinkled 15 bags of salt into it, in an effort to increase oxygen level. Within a few minutes, several fish, which were battling for life started moving in the water. The dead fish were cleared from the lake.
Speaking to Deccan Herald, CMC Commissioner Naga- bushan said, people were still unaware about maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in their surroundings. Fresh water would be filled in the lake soon. Salt has been added to provide oxygen to the fish.
The issue will be taken up in the CMC meeting, scheduled to he held on Wednesday, he said. As there is a vegetable and flower market near the lake, the vendors wash flowers and vegetables in the lake, polluting the water. Moreover, hoteliers nearby dump the leftovers in the lake. Hence, the lake water is polluted, resulting in the death of fishes, he said.
However, local people put the blame on the CMC for not placing dustbins in the area to keep the surroundings clean.