And the fish problem, like the violence, continues.
- #VIDEO: Large numbers of fish have died in #Euphrates river in #Babil governorate, #Iraq due to large oil spots in the water seen by the residents. The government denied and said a fatal fungal infection likely killing thousands of Euphrates river fish.. pic.twitter.com/jkej3GkHEE
- Piles of the dead silvery fish could be seen on Friday lying under a massive concrete bridge in Iraq. But why?
- Initial findings point to bacterial or fungal infections as the cause for massive fish deaths in Babylon province #Iraq
- Local health authorities are set to conduct laboratory tests for possible poisoning. #TwitterKurds #Iraq #Agriculture
- Official statement of fish deaths in Iraq https://goo.gl/fb/o4N2Mq
- Water pollution blamed for massive fish kill in Iraq https://wapo.st/2QjTyTA?tid=ss_tw&utm_term=.06e79586e5e2 …
- Initial findings point to bacterial or fungal infections as the cause for massive fish deaths in Babylon province #Iraq
- Carp 'annihilated' as Iraq's water pollution woes worsen, public urged to forgo fish http://jtim.es/S2hK30muCSX
- Thousands of fish die in #Babylon province. WHO is deeply concerned. This could pose as a public health risk to communities. The agency is working with @MOHealth_Iraq, local health authorities, traditional and religious leaders to ensure all potential health risks are minimized.
- A joint mission with @MOHealth_Iraq, local health authorities,& politicians traveled to assess the situation and mobilize immediate support required. Public health experts are deployed to collect water and fish samples for further tests &institute other public health measures.
- Hundreds of tons of fish suddenly died in Iraq, and officials can't explain why. But scientists are pointing to water pollution and warning people not to eat the fish. https://www.businessinsider.com/ap-carp-annihilated-as-iraqs-water-pollution-woes-worsen-2018-11?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=topbar&utm_term=desktop&referrer=twitter … via @businessinsider
The fish issue is a huge problem and it's much bigger than the media's talking about. Some outlets will note the water pollution regarding Basra or note the water shortage. Few are noting that livestock plummeted over the summer -- due to the drought -- or that farmers were discouraged from using water for crops due to the drought.
You've got a country that needs to feed people. But feed them what? The summer of 2018 was the worst summer for crops in Iraq. It was the worst for livestock. And now the UN is warning people not to eat the fish.
This is very big.
