Several fish were found dead at Jakkur lake in North Bengaluru, allegedly due to the entry of sewage along with rainwater after the recent rains in the city.
Residents also alleged that they were forced to live with the stench of dead fish despite complaining to (BBMP) officials. They claimed that calls to the BBMP alerting them of the impending tragedy went unanswered. “We have apprised the BBMP officials of this several times. However, no action has been taken so far,” a resident of Jakkur said.
For the last couple of days, the fish in the lakes are dying as a result of the polluted water, the walkers here said, adding that it has been happening after the recent heavy rains. Murali, a daily walker around the lake, said, “We are noticing fish dying from the last couple of days and the stench around the lake has become unbearable, which is affecting all of us, both walkers and nearby residents.”
