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OMJASVIN M D ByExpress News ServiceCHENNAI: Rampant pollution, allegedly caused by industries in the vicinity, resulted in the death of thousands of fish in the Tiruneermalai Lake on Saturday. Since the lake is spread across 167 acres, it’s difficult to estimate the actual number of the dead fish, said residents. “While these fish are used only for consumption, the lake water is important for agriculture. In a similar incident in July, the lake turned completely green in colour after the continuous discharge of industrial effluents. When contacted by Express, officials with the WRD department said they would send people to clear off the dead fish by Saturday evening..