India, May 31 -- A foul stench from thousands of dead fish floating in a stagnant water body inside the Juhu aerodrome premises has left residents of the adjoining Nehru Nagar slum grappling with health concerns and unbearable living conditions, with locals alleging that the odour has intensified over the past few weeks and persists round the clock.

Residents living along the perimeter wall of the aerodrome said the smell is unlike anything they have experienced before and has become particularly severe at night when sea breeze from Juhu beach carries it into the densely packed settlement.

"I have been living here for more than 30 years and have never seen so many fish die or such a strong stench from this area," says resident Manoj Kam...