Archive · 1 Nov 2025
AMC Begins Asarwa Lake Cleanup Amidst Fish Deaths
Lots of dead fish were found in Asarwa lake in India.
People told the city officials that something needed to be done.
The city is now cleaning up the dead fish and the green stuff floating on top of the water.
They are also trying to figure out why so many fish died.
Some people think it might be because the weather got cold suddenly, or maybe too much green stuff is using up all the air in the water.
Others think garbage thrown into the lake could be a problem.
Officials are testing the water to find out the exact reason.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) began a cleanup operation at Asarwa lake on Saturday.
Hundreds of dead fish were found floating on the lake's surface since October 26.
Water samples have been collected by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) for testing.
Possible causes for the fish deaths include algae consuming oxygen, garbage, and sudden temperature drops.
The AMC is removing dead fish, cleaning algae, and chemically treating the water.
- Who
- Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) officials and activists
- What
- Cleanup operation of Asarwa lake following discovery of dead fish
- When
- Cleanup began on Saturday, days after fish deaths were first reported on October 26.
- Where
- Asarwa Lake, Ahmedabad, India
- Why
- Hundreds of dead fish were found floating on the surface, prompting concern and action.
Activists
Officials
Initial Response Time
Activists
The administration took no action for days after the fish deaths were reported and the matter was brought to their attention.
Officials
The AMC began cleanup operations as soon as possible after the issue was raised and investigations were initiated.
Cause of Fish Deaths
Activists
Suggested that the lack of sufficient fountains for aeration and the accumulation of algae might be contributing factors, and emphasized this is an unprecedented event in 15 years.
Officials
Investigating multiple factors including algae, temperature changes due to unseasonal rain, and garbage thrown by locals; BOD levels are reportedly within safe ranges, and industrial pollutants are deemed unlikely.
- Location
- Asarwa Lake, Ahmedabad, India
- Incident Start Date
- October 26
- Cleanup Operation Start Date
- Saturday (days after Oct 26)
- Water Samples Collected
- October 27
- Lake Size
- 32,963 square meters (3.3 hectares)