Dead fish blanket Istanbul stream after water flow cut

The sudden cutoff of water flow in Istanbul's Zeytinburnu district due to maintenance by ISKI has led to the tragic death of hundreds of fish, which now blanket the stream. This incident highlights the often-overlooked consequences of infrastructure work on local ecosystems. While the maintenance was necessary, it underscores the need for better planning and environmental safeguards to minimize harm to aquatic life and preserve the ecological balance in urban areas. It also raises questions about the balance between development projects and environmental stewardship.