Incident comes weeks after similar fish mortality in Mala, raising concerns over water quality and environmental health.
A fresh incident of fish mortality has been reported at the lake in Campal Lakeview Colony, Panaji, triggering concern among local residents and environmental observers.
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The development comes just weeks after a similar fish kill was reported in the Mala area, prompting renewed calls for authorities to investigate the health of urban water bodies in the capital city.
Residents of Campal Lakeview Colony have urged the concerned departments to immediately examine the cause of the fish deaths. They have expressed concern that factors such as pollution, sewage inflow, contamination, or depleted oxygen levels in the water could be responsible for the incident.
Locals have also called for comprehensive water quality testing to determine whether the lake ecosystem has been adversely affected and to prevent similar occurrences in the future. They stressed that identifying the exact cause is essential to safeguard aquatic life and maintain environmental standards.
Environmental experts often point to issues such as untreated sewage discharge, nutrient overload, stagnant water conditions and reduced dissolved oxygen levels as common contributors to fish mortality incidents in lakes and ponds. However, the exact cause of the latest incident remains unknown pending scientific examination.
Residents have appealed to the authorities to conduct a thorough investigation, release the findings to the public and take corrective measures if pollution or other environmental violations are detected.
Officials are yet to issue a statement on the cause of the fish deaths, and further assessments are expected to be carried out in the coming days.
