In the Sonari village, located in Uran taluka, a severe environmental crisis has been causing the death of numerous fish species. This ongoing problem is attributed to the washing of hazardous chemical tankers in the area, which results in harmful chemicals draining directly into the local creek. The continuous discharge of toxic substances into the creek has led to frequent mass deaths of fish, severely affecting the marine life and biodiversity in the region. The chemicals in question are highly damaging, leading to the rapid deterioration of aquatic ecosystems.

Local activists, villagers and fishermen have raised the issue several times, complaining to the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB), fisheries department and local authorities, but no action has been taken to date. The death of hundreds of fish was reported on Saturday. Activists claim these incidents occur at regular intervals, indicating a persistent and unaddressed problem, due to a lack of effective regulatory measures.