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Dead Fish Found at Banganga Tank; BMC Begins Cleanup
Hundreds of fish were found dead in Banganga Tank in Mumbai.
The deaths may be connected to offerings placed in the water during Pitru Paksha, a period when Hindus honour their ancestors.
The city’s municipal corporation has started removing offerings from the tank.
It also called an expert to check the water.
The expert will suggest ways to increase the oxygen in the water and protect the fish still living there.
Fish deaths at the tank have been a concern before, including last year.
Banganga Tank is a protected historic site.
Hundreds of dead fish were found floating in Banganga Tank in south Mumbai.
The deaths were allegedly linked to offerings immersed during the Pitru Paksha period.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation began removing offerings, known as Nirmalya, from the water.
An expert was called to inspect the water and recommend ways to raise oxygen levels and protect aquatic life.
Fish deaths at the historic tank have also been an annual concern, including during Pitru Paksha last year.
- Who
- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation is cleaning the tank; hundreds of fish were found dead.
- What
- Dead fish were found in Banganga Tank, prompting cleanup and measures to protect remaining aquatic life.
- Where
- Banganga Tank, Walkeshwar, south Mumbai.
- When
- The report is dated October 5; Pitru Paksha is observed from September 26 to October 10 this year.
- Why
- The deaths were allegedly linked to offerings immersed during Pitru Paksha; the water is being inspected to help prevent further harm.
Key facts
- Location
- Banganga Tank, Walkeshwar, south Mumbai
- Reported discovery
- Hundreds of dead fish were found floating in the tank
- Cleanup
- The BMC began removing Nirmalya, or offerings, from the water
- Expert review
- An expert was called to inspect the water and suggest ways to increase oxygen levels
- Pitru Paksha dates
- September 26 to October 10 this year
- Heritage status
- The tank is part of the historic Banganga complex and is a protected heritage structure
- Recurring concern
- Fish deaths have also been an annual concern, including during Pitru Paksha last year
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