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Jamshedpur River Choked: Quintals of Dead Fish Found
2 Apr
Summary
- Quintals of dead fish discovered in Subarnarekha river.
- Pollution sources include industrial discharge and water hyacinths.
- Administration collecting samples and urging public to avoid dead fish.
At least four quintals of dead fish were found in the Subarnarekha River in Jamshedpur on Tuesday, triggering concerns about severe river pollution and potential health risks for residents. The incident has led to an investigation into the cause of the mass fish death, with possibilities ranging from low oxygen levels to chemical poisoning from industrial effluents.
Officials acknowledge that the Subarnarekha River's water quality is already compromised due to discharges from the Chandil Dam and untreated industrial waste from the Adityapur Industrial Area and Jamshedpur. Environmentalists also point to extensive water hyacinth growth as a contributing factor, which blocks sunlight, reduces dissolved oxygen, and creates conditions favorable for mosquito breeding.
The East Singhbhum administration has taken serious note of the situation, announcing plans to collect water samples from affected areas. Residents are being urged not to consume the dead fish. The authorities are exploring projects to establish effluent treatment plants to prevent the discharge of untreated water into the rivers, aiming to mitigate further pollution.
