Hundreds of deceased fish were discovered floating in Kundalahalli lake, located in east Bengaluru, on Sunday morning, triggering alarm among residents. The distressing sight was noticed by a morning walker who promptly alerted officials after spotting the unfortunate scene.
Priyavathsan Iyengar, the concerned individual who reported the incident, expressed shock at the large number of dead fish in the lake. He revealed that others had also observed dead fish floating in the lake the previous day. Taking swift action, Priyavathsan lodged an online complaint with the lakes department through the Smart Bengaluru App of BBMP (Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike).
Following his complaint, Priyavathsan was provided with the contact details of an official from the lakes department. According to Priyavathsan, the official attributed the incident to the construction of a stormwater drain in close proximity to the lake. The official explained that sewage had been inadvertently discharged into the lake due to the ongoing construction activities. However, assurances were provided that steps had been taken to halt the flow of sewage into the lake, aiming to mitigate further environmental damage.