Arunachal Pradesh river turns black, thousands of fish die; locals blame China
New Delhi: A river in Arunachal Pradesh shockingly turned black that led to deaths of thousands of fish, officials said on Saturday.
The officials have issued advisory to people against eating the fish found floating on the surface of Kameng river.
Officials suspect that high content of total dissolved substances (TDS) is the main cause behind this catastrophic event reported in East Kameng district.
The fish under the water are also experience reduced visibility due to high level of TDS, the officials further said.
The TDS in the Kameng river was 6,800 mg per liter, much higher than the normal range of 300-1,200 mg per liter, said District Fisheries Development Officer (DFDO) Hali Tajo.
Meanwhile, local residents of Seppa village had blamed China due to the construction activities being carried out by the neighbouring country across the border.
