Stray Dogs With Blue Fur Spotted On Streets Of Mumbai

Recently, a number of stray dogs with blue fur were spotted on the street of Taloja industrial area, Navi Mumbai.

The reason behind their fur color change into blue is due to the pollution of a local river (Kasadi), where the stray dogs swim and look for food in the river.

According to the local animal protection officers

Industrial waste is being pumped into the Kasadi River in Navi Mumbai, and the water has long been deemed unfit for human consumption.

Animal protection officers are now urging local officials to act on companies dumping waste in the river after an increase in reports of blue dogs.

‘It was shocking to see how the dog’s white fur had turned completely blue,’ animal protection officer Arati Chauhan said.

Studies quoted in local newspapers have also showed that the overall pollution levels in the area had been raised by 13 times the ‘safe limit’.

‘We have spotted almost five such dogs here and have asked the pollution control board to act against such industries.’

Yogesh Pagade, a local fisherman in the area said,

 ‘After numerous complaints to MPCB over the years, only the stench at Kasadi has reduced. However, the pollution levels continue to be extremely high.’

The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has received a complaint suggesting that local animals are suffering as a result of the waste. MPCB officials have since replied saying they are investigating.

A spokesman said, ‘Allowing the discharge of dye into any water body is illegal. We will take action against the polluters as they are destroying the environment. We have directed our sub-regional officer to investigate.’

Source: Mail online

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