Hot, dry weather could have caused fish to die: PUB

SINGAPORE — Lower levels of dissolved oxygen caused by hot and dry weather could have led to the death of about 400 fish at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park today (Feb 5), the PUB said in a statement.

The PUB said it received a report of several dead fish at the upstream section of Kallang River at the Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park this morning. Contractors were activated to clear up the dead fishes and the clean-up was completed at 3pm. The two species of fish affected are Tilapia and Mayan Cichlid.

Water samples were also collected and laboratory test results show that water quality was not affected and there was no contamination.

The PUB also said it is safe for the public to continue with water activities at the premise and the agency will continue to monitor the situation closely.