Thousands of small dead fish washed ashore on the banks of the Amshan River in Majar-al Kabir in Maysan province in southeast Iraq amid blistering weather conditions.
Linking the wildlife disaster to possible drought conditions in the area, AFP stated that the officials on Monday announced that they'd be investigating the matter of the river, which is home to almost nine aquatic species.
Iraq's agricultural ministry said that it is forming a committee to look into the cause of deaths, AFP reported, citing news agency INA.