Huge numbers of dead fish found in Chinese river

Large numbers of fish have been found dead in a river in eastern China, according to media reports.

The dead fish have been found floating along several kilometres of the Qinhuai River in Nanjing, Jiangsu TV reported.

The hot weather is causing the fish to rot and create a bad smell, the report said.

Some have also drifted ashore among waterweeds and rubbish, adding to sanitary problems.

Workers are picking up the dead fish in boats and cleaning the river every day, but cannot collect all the carcases, the report said.