Locals and media reports are pointing fingers at both the heatwave and the mismanagement of the reservoir as the causes of the fish deaths. The brutal heatwave, which has caused water levels to drop and oxygen levels to decrease, is seen as a primary factor in the mass die-off. However, the management of the reservoir also plays a role, as the authorities responsible for overseeing the lake failed to take adequate measures to prevent the fish deaths. This lack of action has led to anger and frustration among local residents who rely on the reservoir for their livelihoods.