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Polluted Water Kills Fish in Hyderabad’s Durgam Cheruvu
Many fish have died in Durgam Cheruvu lake in Hyderabad.
Fishermen say dirty water containing chemicals and industrial waste entered the lake.
The dead fish included rohu, catla and murrel.
Some of the fish were large and were supposed to be sold next month.
Fishing families say they have lost a lot of money.
They are asking the government for ₹20 lakh in compensation.
They also want insurance for fish lost because of pollution or natural disasters.
Fishermen say sewage treatment plants need more capacity to keep dirty water out of the lake.
Large quantities of fish reportedly died after polluted water entered Durgam Cheruvu.
Fishermen said chemical and industrial waste from surrounding areas contaminated the lake.
Rohu, catla and murrel fish weighing one to three kilograms were among those lost.
Affected fishermen are seeking ₹20 lakh in compensation and insurance for lost fish stocks.
Fishermen urged authorities to expand sewage treatment capacity by 1.5 crore litres and prevent further pollution.
- Who
- Fishermen from the Raidurgam Fishermen Society, led by president Neelam Surender, reported the losses.
- What
- Large quantities of fish died after polluted water allegedly entered Durgam Cheruvu.
- Where
- Durgam Cheruvu in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.
- When
- The deaths were confirmed on Sunday; the fish had been expected to be harvested and sold the following month.
- Why
- Fishermen alleged that wastewater containing chemical and industrial waste entered the lake.
Key facts
- Reported loss
- Large quantities of fish died in Durgam Cheruvu.
- Fish species
- Rohu, catla and murrel.
- Fish size
- Approximately one to three kilograms each.
- Compensation sought
- ₹20 lakh for affected fishing families.
- Treatment capacity requested
- An additional 1.5 crore litres of sewage treatment capacity.
- Authorities urged to act
- The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation and irrigation department.
Quotes
Neelam Surender
President of the Raidurgam Fishermen Society
“If the government fails to take immediate action and compensate the affected fishermen, we will mobilise the fishing community and intensify our protest.”
deccanchronicle.com
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