Dead fish spotted in Indrayani river at Alandi
Activists said fish deaths have become frequent in recent months, with the latest incident reported last month.
Such layers can reduce dissolved oxygen levels, leading to fish deaths,” Sayyed said. He said residents and activists have been raising concerns about the river’s deteriorating condition for years, but no concrete solution has been implemented. This will make officials understand the ground reality instead of remaining confined to their air-conditioned offices,” he said. residents said the situation remains unchanged Although assurances have been given regarding long-term measures.
They alleged that despite repeated assurances from local authorities and state govt, including the chief minister, little has changed on the ground to curb pollution. He alleged that authorities have repeatedly neglected pollution concerns linked to nearby industrial units, from which activists suspect chemicals are being discharged into the river. “We have warned the authorities that if immediate steps are not taken, we will take the dead fish to Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) office and dump them there. The Indrayani pollution issue has been raised repeatedly by the temple authorities of Alandi and Dehu, along with local activists, during interactions with the chief minister.
Nisar Sayyed, an Alandi resident and activist who spotted the dead fish on Wednesday, said similar incidents are being reported frequently in stretches near Moshi, Dudulgaon, Alandi, and Charholi. “A thick, oily layer was visible on the river on Wednesday, suggesting that chemicals may have been released into the water.
The project was expected to be inaugurated by the chief minister, but it has been delayed and work is yet to begin on the ground.
Earlier this year, PCMC issued work orders for a river rejuvenation project that includes installation of several sewage treatment plants (STPs).