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Ennore Fishermen Block Sewage to Protest Fish Kills
4 Oct
Summary
- Fishermen plan to block sewage entry points with sandbags.
- Mass fish deaths occurred in August due to sewage contamination.
- Fishermen demand compensation for lost income and inaction.
Fishermen from eight Ennore hamlets are resorting to protest by blocking sewage entry points into the creek and Kosasthalaiyar river. This action comes after authorities failed to address the mass fish deaths that occurred approximately one month ago, prompting over 8,000 fishermen to agree to plug suspected sewage-intrusion points. These sites are located along the creek and Buckingham Canal.
A Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board report indicated that sewage contamination was the cause of the fish deaths in August. Despite this, the fishermen state that no effective action has been taken to resolve the issue, which has been a persistent problem due to industrial and civic agency discharge. Concerns are now high regarding the safety of consuming fish from the area.
Authorities, including Metrowater, have offered a different perspective, suggesting the report did not conclusively establish the cause. They claim ongoing schemes have addressed most sewage outfalls, with proposals to manage remaining issues. Fishermen, however, highlight the lack of promised government compensation for the extensive work stoppage they endured, adding financial strain to their environmental concerns.
