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The Hindu
3 days ago
- Climate
- The Hindu
Fisherfolk to venture into Godavari in search of Pulasa fish
The fisherfolk are planning to venture into the swelled Godavari river between Dowleswaram and Yanam Union Territory in search of 'Hilsa Hilsa' fish (known as Pulasa in the Godavari region) that breeds in the river during the monsoon. The floodwater attracts the fish species from the sea. The fish is sold through an open auction, mostly at Yanam and Dowleswaram where it fetches an attractive price. Meanwhile, inflow into the Godavari began to recede downstream Bhadrachalam by Sunday (July 13), bringing much relief to tribal habitations along the Sabari river. Road connectivity, which was cut-off between Chintoor and V.R. Puram, has been restored in Chintoor agency in Alluri Sitarama Raju district. At Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage, downstream Polavaram Irrigation Project, flood water is being released into the sea at over six lakh cusec while water at 14,200 cusec is being diverted to the Godavari Delta. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema District Collector R. Mahesh Kumar told The Hindu that the inflow began to recede below the first flood warning at Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage at Dowleswaram. Except the marooning of three islands at P. Gannavaram, there was no flood impact on Sunday'. The first flood warning is issued at 10 lakh cusec of inflow at Dowleswaram.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Andhra Pradesh: Pulasa season begins in Godavari as first flood arrives; 2kg hilsa fetches Rs 15,000
RAJAHMUNDRY: As the mighty Godavari gets its first flood in the southeast monsoon this year, the highly delicious Pulasa or Hilsa makes its way into the estuary of the river from the Bay of Bengal for the annual breeding session. The first Pulasa that was caught in the net of a local fisherman fetched 15,000, heralding the Pulasa season in the Godavari districts. The fish caught on Friday weighed about 2 kg.
Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Pulasa fish arrives in Godavari: A seasonal delicacy faces threat from overfishing
RAJAHMUNDRY: As the flood water entering the river Godavari, the highly prized fish, Pulasa started to enter the river from the sea for breeding. It is most sought after seasonal delicacy which is available between July to September. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The fish is known for its unique taste, tender flesh, and rich flavour, attributed to the pristine water of Godavari river and rich diet of the fish. There is saying that people even sell Mangala Sutram (A thread is knotted around the bride's neck and is worn by her for the remainder of her marriage) to taste Pulasa fish. The first Pulasa of this season was trapped in the net of fishermen Gouthami Godavari branch of Godavari in the Union Territory of Yanam. The auction was held at the Pushkar ghat. A local fisherwoman, Ponnamanda Ratnam purchased the fish at hefty price of Rs 15,000. There is no boundary for the happiness of fishermen as the flow of Pulasa fish has begun early and they are hopeful of getting richer by this famous fish. Now a day, the Pulasa fish is becoming rare commodity due to over exploitation. The fish will get tasty and health after eating plankton which are a diverse group of organisms that live in aquatic environments and they are abundant at estuarines. Aster consuming the plankton, Pulasa will become rich in omega algae oil and strong. The fish will become tastier by the distance it travels from the sea into the river for reproduction. Pulasa with more roe(fish eggs) will be more testier and also costlier. Most of the people mad about the Pulasa with more eggs and they pay any amount to get it. Talking to the TOI, In-Charge Joint Director, Fisheries, Konaseema, L.B.S Vardhan said that said that the number of Pulasa is dwindling due to over exploitation for the sake of money. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He said the fishwermen are after the prized fish from Yanam which is near the sea mouth. Later, the fish is being caught at Kotipalli and Dowllaiswaram barrage. He observed that the reproduction of Pulasa will be concluded successfully after it travels much distance and the new breed of fish will be strong and great in number. Unfortunately, the journey of this legendary fish is coming to an end abruptly and most of the fish are not lucky enoud to swim back to the Bay of Bengal. Why the Pulasa fish only confined to river Godavari only. The answer is no other river Krishna will not get that much of flood waters at the sea mouth.
