Death of calves, dog prompts PWD to suspend pumping of water CANACONA, MAY 6 The use of chemicals to kill fish in the Mudkud River has posed a serious threat to the lives of over 5,000 people in Agonda and Khola. Two calves and a dog reportedly died after consuming the dead fish from the river banks on Thursday morning, prompting the PWD to suspend pumping of water from the river. According to sources, some persons on Tuesday used some chemicals to kill fish in Mudkud River, which is largely used by PWD department to pump water for consumption at three different places. The water is later supplied to Agonda and parts of Khola areas. According to locals, sweet water fish and other marine life, including river snakes, were seen floating in the river.