In late October 2021, something strange and unsettling happened in Arunachal Pradesh’s East Kameng district—the Kameng River turned black overnight. Along with it, thousands of fish surfaced, dead. What could have caused such a sudden transformation? Officials quickly pointed to high levels of total dissolved substances (TDS), possibly due to a landslide upstream. But was that really the full story?
A River That Changed Overnight
π The Kameng River, a major tributary of the Brahmaputra, had always been known for its clear waters.
β οΈ But in a matter of hours, it turned pitch black, spreading panic among locals.
π Dead fish began floating by the thousands, their lifeless bodies drifting along the darkened currents.
The sudden shift wasn’t just unusual—it was unnatural.
Official Explanations: Coincidence or Cover-Up?
Authorities quickly came forward with a scientific explanation:
π¬ High Total Dissolved Substances (TDS) in the water had depleted oxygen levels, making it impossible for fish to survive.
π A possible landslide or avalanche upstream—specifically from the Warriyang Bung River—was suspected to have sent huge amounts of mud, debris, and boulders into the river.
ποΈ Erosion of riverbanks could have worsened the situation, increasing the sediment load and darkening the water.
All logical reasons—yet, many locals weren’t convinced.
Whispers of a Hidden Cause
The people of East Kameng had their own theories, ones that the officials refused to discuss:
β Could this be connected to mysterious construction activities across the border?
β Was something buried in the upper reaches of the river that had been disturbed?
β Or was this a sign of something far more catastrophic brewing in the mountains?
Some blamed China, suspecting that unreported development projects or damming activities upstream had triggered the disaster. Others feared a deeper, geological shift that had gone unnoticed.
The government urged locals to stay away from the river, but did not offer clear answers beyond “wait and see.”
An Unresolved Mystery
π Aerial surveys were conducted, but the exact source of the pollution remained unconfirmed.
π Weeks later, the river returned to its normal color, yet the cause was never fully explained.
π Was it really just a landslide, or was there something more beneath the surface?
To this day, no one knows for certain why the Kameng River turned black that day. Natural disaster? Hidden interference? Or an omen of something yet to come?
Some mysteries simply refuse to wash away.
What Do You Think?
Was the Kameng River’s sudden change just a freak accident—or a sign of something hidden from the public?
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