Severe drought kills thousands of fish in northern Mexico | Video

Cuauhtémoc, Mexico, Jun 15 (EFE).- The drought affecting three-quarters of Mexico has killed hundreds of thousands of fish in Chihuahua, where farmers describe an "apocalyptic" scene in what was once one of the country's largest lagoons.

The drying up of the Bustillos lagoon has left tonnes of decomposing fish, raising concerns about potential health risks to nearby communities.

Saúl Sauzameda Montes, a local leader, explained that the army, along with federal and state authorities, will help residents bury the dead fish to avoid a health crisis.

The reduction in water levels has significantly affected local agriculture, the main economic activity in the region, and fears are growing of running out of drinking water. (Camera: RÁUL MORALES).

FOOTAGE SHOWS FISH KILLED DUE TO DROUGHT IN THE BUSTILLOS LAGOON, IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CUAUHTÉMOC, CHIHUAHUA STATE, MEXICO.

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Date: 16/06/2024 03:25 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EFE
Topic: Disaster and accident » Drought
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 146 seconds
Reference: 7001373656
Relevance: Normal