Brutal Heatwave in Vietnam Leads to Mass Death of Fish in Reservoir

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:58pm on 01 May 2024,Wednesday International

Hundreds of thousands of fish have perished in southern Vietnam's Dong Nai province due to a scorching heatwave and reservoir mismanagement. The Song May reservoir, spanning 300 hectares, saw all its fish die from lack of water. The area, devoid of rain for weeks, suffered a significant drop in water levels, making survival impossible for the marine life. Efforts to save the fish, including reservoir renovation and water discharge, proved futile. Authorities are investigating the incident while residents endure the unbearable stench and disruption to their lives.

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