🚨 Heads up, Cardiff! 🚨 If you’ve been to Roath Park recently, you might’ve noticed the lake’s taken on a rather unusual green hue. What’s going on? It’s all thanks to a bloom of blue-green algae! 🌿
Cardiff Council has confirmed this natural phenomenon is making the rounds at one of our city’s favourite spots for dog walkers, families, and fitness enthusiasts. But here’s the deal: when conditions like high temperatures and low winds align, these algae can bloom rapidly. It’s more common in hot summers but with cooler weather and rain coming, it should clear up soon.
What’s the concern? Some algae blooms can produce toxins that aren’t friendly to humans or animals. So if you pop by for a visit, make sure to steer clear of the water’s edge to keep safe from any potential nasties. Signs are up around the park to remind everyone. Better safe than sorry, right?
Though there haven’t been any human fatalities linked to these blooms in the UK, they can cause skin rashes, eye irritation, and even nausea if you come into contact with them. And pet owners, a word to the wise: keep your furry friends away from the water too, just in case.
While this green invasion has taken centre stage, rest assured it’s a temporary show. With the change in the weather, nature is expected to restore itself soon. 🌧️
Let’s keep enjoying our beautiful park by taking those simple precautions. Have you seen the changes at Roath Park lately? Share your thoughts in the comments below! 🏞️✨