Dubai Municipality clarifies 'dead fish' phenomenon

Dubai Municipality has clarified that dead fish that were spotted recently in some water channels in the emirate is a natural phenomenon.

The authority said that it's often caused by weather fluctuations and rising sea surface temperatures.

Specialised teams are currently managing the situation by cleaning up and removing the dead fish to ensure public health and safety.

#DubaiMunicipality confirms that fish deaths seen in some water channels in Dubai are a normal natural phenomenon due to weather changes and rising sea surface temperatures. Specialised teams are managing the situation by removing the dead fish, ensuring public safety. pic.twitter.com/7tJyP8bqIH

— بلدية دبي | Dubai Municipality (@DMunicipality) April 26, 2024