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Srinagar: Thousands of fish have been discovered dead in the Tsoont Koel stream near the Barbar Shah area of Srinagar, with officials citing lack of oxygen and pollution as the cause. An official told the news agency Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the primary cause is the depletion of oxygen in the water bodies. “This is a common occurrence during the summer months,” said an official from the fisheries department. He explained that high temperatures and humidity lead to reduced oxygen levels in the water, which is fatal for the fish. “Pollution also plays a significant role in exacerbating t…