3.1.5 Increased turbidity

This could lead to the reduction in species composition and diversity of aquatic resources. It could also lead to fish kills and smothering of aquatic organisms. Increased turbidity leads to the blockage of light beyond water surface, thus hampering photosynthetic activities below the water surface such as the benthic region.

## 3.1.6 Disturbance of aquatic life

This includes zooplankton, phytoplankton, benthic organisms and fisheries. It also affects soil-dwelling organisms from adverse impact on water and soil quality. The felling of trees and the uprooting of their stumps leads to soil fragmentation. Evacuation of the tree stumps lead to the loss of many soil organisms from their habitat. Sand filling of the coasts lead to the burial of millions of species. Loss of trees leads to increased soil erosion and increased sedimentation of river.
