Fish in large numbers have died in the Hulanda Oya in Monaragala.

With the prevalant arid weather, the people in the area use the Hulanda Oya to bathe and for their other requirements.

Our correspondent reports that fish had begun to die since Thursday afternoon adding that the a stench is spreading across the area.

The Monaragala Police have commenced investigations into this incident.

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