The discovery of several dead fish in Bhopal’s Prempura Ghat, located on the Upper Lake, has raised serious concerns about water contamination. Prempura Ghat is a significant site used for the immersion of idols. While the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) has pledged to investigate the cause of the fish deaths, the Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board (MPPCB) has announced plans to dispatch a team to assess the water quality at the ghat.
Santosh Gupta, in charge of lake conservation at BMC, stated, “The BMC administration is committed to uncovering the reasons behind the fish deaths in Prempura Ghat.
Brijesh Sharma, the regional officer of MPPCB, explained, “One of the primary reasons for fish mortality is the lack of dissolved oxygen in the water. Typically, dissolved oxygen is generated by algae and aquatic plants during photosynthesis. However, as temperatures rise, the oxygen levels tend to decrease. The MPPCB will be dispatching a team to evaluate the water quality in response to this situation.
The incident has sparked concerns among locals and environmentalists, who are urging prompt action to address the underlying issues affecting the health of the lake ecosystem. The BMC and MPPCB’s collaborative efforts to investigate and rectify the situation have been welcomed by the community.
This unfortunate event underscores the importance of maintaining water quality and preserving the ecological balance of Bhopal’s lakes, which are vital to the city’s environment and heritage. It serves as a reminder of the collective responsibility to safeguard natural resources for future generations.
