Dead fish surface in the Hebbal Lake in Bengaluru

Bengaluru is known as the Garden City and the Silicon Valley of India but, it is also the city where dead fish surface in hundreds in lakes like the Hebbal Lake and, earlier, in Ulsoor lake. The Hebbal Lake is spread over an area of 150-odd acres in north Bengaluru and is quite popular with bird watchers. But, now it is the sight of dead fish.
This has been reported in timesofindia.indiatimes.com dated 31 May 2016.

In the opinion of an environmentalist who visited the spot, the incident is the result of direct flow of sewage into the waterbody. These polluted water bodies have resulted in several instances of fish being killed in recent months. It seems residents who live in the vicinity of Hebbal Lake have repeatedly complained about a stormwater drain that is polluting the water body but, the civic authorities have ignored them. There is an unbearable stench in the area and the flow of sewage into the lake is also there for all to see.
Bengaluru is the city where a sizeable population have settled down after being in the USA for years pursuing their careers - they need to raise their voices in protest to the apathy of the authorities.


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