Oxygen levels in water can go down in hot weather, leading to the deaths of fish.
The Environment Agency has been using an aerator to help thousands of fish 'in distress'. PICTURE: Environment Agency
The Environment Agency said it had been seeing fewer instances where fish are in distress in recent weeks, but urged people to report any cases they see. “Intense summer rainstorms, particularly after a period of prolonged warm weather, will inevitably wash material into watercourses which has built up on roads and in gullies and drainage systems.
“We are currently assessing each report to see what action can be taken and are providing advice as required.
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