Several fish found dead at Korattur lake surplus course

Fish varieties such as tilapia were found dead.

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Several fish were found dead at Korattur lake’s surplus course on Wednesday, raising concerns among residents.Members of Korattur Aeri Pathukappu Makkal Iyakkam, a citizens’ movement, said fish varieties such as tilapia were found dead. They also raised concerns over sewage pollution in the lake and its surplus course.Officials of the Water Resources Department said water released from Korattur lake to the water body in Retteri through the surplus course was temporarily stopped to facilitate water pipeline work carried out by Chennai Metrowater. The fish deaths could have been due to the lack of water in the surplus course. Published - September 09, 2026 07:46 pm IST

Several fish found dead at Korattur lake surplus course

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