Mysuru, March 5 -- Dead fish were found floating in Kukkarahalli Lake this morning, a grim indication of rising pollution levels. Morning walkers spotted the lifeless fish, highlighting the deteriorating state of the Lake.

With summer heat intensifying, the Lake's water levels are depleting rapidly. Adding to the crisis, untreated sewage and wastewater from nearby areas like Vinayakanagar (Paduvarahalli) and Jayalakshmipuram flow into the Lake every hour, further degrading water quality.

Environmental activist S. Shylajesha blamed the University of Mysore, the Lake's custodian, for failing to curb pollution. "Right now, the Lake holds a mix of freshwater and sewage, which is depleting oxygen levels and killing fish. When it rains, the L...