Fish kill in Huayxai attributed to hazardous chemicals
Lao authorities confirmed that fish found floating dead in the Nam Ngao river in Huayxai district, Bokeo province died as a result of poisonous chemicals contaminating the river. Officials confirmed the findings after samples of the dead fish were brought for analysis last week. The specific chemical groups found included Organophosphate, Carbamate, Organochlorine and Pyrethroid, according to the inspection results of the Plant Protection Centre of the Agriculture Department under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. The Department of Pollution Control under Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment also detected similar hazardous chemicals including Fenpropathrin, the Lao News Agency reported.
