Thousands of fish in Iraqi river die due to lack of oxygen

By Seda Sevencan

ISTANBUL (AA) - Thousands of fish perished due to a lack of oxygen as water levels fell drastically in the El-Aziz River in Maysan, southern Iraq, near the Iranian border.

The local fishing industry, a significant source of income for the area's residents, has been hit hard by the rising temperatures and shrinking water levels.

When fish died as a result of the falling water flow in the Al-Ezz River, locals reported their concerns to authorities.

The Iraqi government launched an investigation into the fish deaths.​​​​