Several fish in the Katraj lake were found dead on Friday 17th Nov’12. The director of the Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park’s informed that several fish were found dead in the Katraj lake located inside the park.
Water samples from the lake were taken on Friday and sent to PMC laboratory. Various parameters will be analyzed from the water samples at the laboratory. The report is expected on Saturday.
The director of the Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park’s said, “At present, the lake is covered with water hyacinth. It could have affected the fish. Boating has also been stopped now. But we have to confirm. The report will help us know the exact cause.”