#NSTViral: Hundreds of dead fish found floating at Ampang Hilir lake after heavy rain

KUALA LUMPUR: Hundreds of dead fish were spotted floating at Taman Tasik Ampang Hilir following several days of heavy rain in the city, prompting concern among park-goers and social media users.

The fish deaths also raised concerns over a strong stench and possible water contamination at the public recreational area.

Threads user @syah_0204 shared updates from the scene, saying heavy runoff appeared to have affected the lake.

"Floating fish, dead fish. Incident at Ampang Hilir Lake this morning.

"Water pollution due to heavy consecutive rains has led to excessive water content from the surrounding flowing water mixing with foreign objects entering the lake, they say," the user posted today.

The user also shared several videos and pictures of the incident.

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The videos showed two Kuala Lumpur City Hall contractors walking around the lake and collecting the dead fish before placing them in garbage bags.

Other Threads users offered possible explanations for the fish deaths.

User nostrilsbistro suggested that the heavy rain could have resulted in lower oxygen levels in the water.

Another user, ainifadzilahy, expressed concern over the incident and advised others to avoid the area unless necessary, while also raising questions about acid rain.

"The fish die..better stay at home. Go out only when necessary...read (about) this before, acid rain is caused by sulfur dioxide from volcanic eruptions. Acid rain?"

Meanwhile, user @rogermiza71 said a similar incident had occurred in Taman Sutera, Kajang, on Sunday, where many fish were found dead.

User abdulghapormorshidi also expressed concern over the number of dead fish, saying action should have been taken before the incident occurred.