A mass fish die-off occurred in the Arzamas pond.

      On July 17, 2025, at 13:25 [191], incidents In the Smirnovsky Pond in the city of Arzamas, Nizhny Novgorod region, residents recorded a mass fish die-off. The video was posted on the Telegram channel "Arzamas." The footage shows dead fish of various sizes scattered along the entire shoreline. The author notes that an unpleasant smell is noticeable near the water body. Smirnovsky Pond is not officially listed among fishery water bodies, so the control over its condition lies with local authorities. The circumstances of the incident are being investigated. In the comments, social media users speculated that the cause of the emergency was either the intense heat or poisoning of the fish by unknown chemicals. A similar incident previously occurred in Lyskovo, Nizhny Novgorod region, where a mass die-off of fish was observed in the Sundovik River. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has a Telegram channel. Subscribe to stay informed about major events, exclusive materials, and prompt updates. Copyright © 1999–2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod." Reposting requires a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod." This resource may contain materials for 18+ audiences.