Durgam Cheruvu Turns Deadly: Complete Fish Kill Reported

Hyderabad’s Durgam Cheruvu, previously a pleasure for visitors and nature lovers, turned into an area of ecological disaster on September 28, 2025, at approximately 4 PM. Visitors to the lake were surprised to see that the fish population had died in the lake, and also to smell the bad smell that forced many to run past the lake in some areas. This situation raises several questions about the management of the lake and what steps are taken to protect urban water bodies.

Environmental Concerns and Possible Causes

Although the cause of the fish kill has not been confirmed, environmentalists believe the probable culprits must be either a sudden change in water quality, some type of pollution, or low oxygen levels due to high amounts of organic material. Recent rains may be a factor in the situation by adding to the pollution of the time and eventually degrading the aquatic environment. Such incidents can also be hazardous to human beings using the area at a frequent basis.

Internet Reaction and Public Outcry

The news has triggered general outrage on the internet. Twitter users were taken aback and disappointed, comparing the squalor of Hyderabad’s lakes with the well-manicured nature parks of other Indian metropolitan areas. Most users denounced the neglect in terms of cleanliness and decent garbage management, citing that garbage pilings near the lake exacerbate environmental risks. Users emphasized that such neglect does not only harm aquatic life but also human health, calling for authorities to act swiftly.

Need for Action

Experts and citizens alike point out that urban lakes such as Durgam Cheruvu need regular monitoring and repeated clean-up operations. Hygiene needs to be maintained, waste managed, and water quality properly ensured in order to avoid environmental catastrophes and save these natural habitats. Officials have been called upon to find out the reason behind this fish kill and take steps to rectify the lake’s ecosystem before damage is done on a larger scale.