Dead fish spotted in the Dubai Canal. SUPPLIED

The Dubai Municipality has clarified reports on social media about dead fish spotted in canals and water areas in Dubai. According to Dubai Municipality, this was a natural phenomenon following the heavy rain and floods that hit the emirate. “Occurrence of dead fish is often caused by changes in weather conditions, such as increased rainfall or rising sea surface temperatures,” a spokesperson said in a statement. The municipality said that special teams have been dispatched to remove the dead fish. Residents have reported seeing dead fish floating in the Dubai Canal and Business Bay area. “The municipality’s teams are managing the issue and conducting the necessary clean-up operations in accordance with established protocols to ensure environmental safety and public health,” the spokesperson said. Dubai Municipality workers worked to drain flooded streets following the torrential rain on April 16 that brought a record rainfall in the country and sparked widespread flooding. Dubai Municipality Director General Dawoud Al Hajri said that more than 2,425 technicians, workers and engineers were mobilised to operate “around the clock”. ICA/Expat Media
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