# Menindee Lakes fall to five-year low as experts warn of mass fish deaths

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- The Guardian, 2026-10-28 14:00 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/28/menindee-lakes-water-levels-drop-mass-fish-death-fears

> Water at Menindee Lakes in New South Wales has fallen to its lowest level since 2021, leading the state government to restrict some upstream water use. Experts warn that mass fish deaths could occur this summer unless flows in the Darling-Baaka River improve, with low rainfall and a forecast hot summer adding to the risk.