2047 Workers of the Chandigarh Forest department removing a bird found dead due to unknown reasons, at Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Ravi Kumar
Chandigarh, January 6
Amid a bird flu scare, four birds were found dead at Sukhna Lake and its surrounding areas here, officials said on Wednesday.
The Chandigarh Forest and Wildlife Department said it is checking whether there are any more casualties of the birds.
Of the four birds found dead included a common coot and a mormont, which are migratory birds, and a pigeon and an egret, an official of the department said.
He said the department was maintaining an extra vigil at Sukhna Lake and its surrounding areas in view of the bird flu scare.
Bird flu outbreak reported in 4 states; advisories issued to contain further spread: Centre
NEW DELHI : The Centre on Wednesday said Avian Influenza, or the bird flu outbreak, has been reported at 12 epicentres in four states Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh and advisories have been issued to contain further spread of the infection in poultry ducks, crows and migratory birds.
In a statement, the Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying said that other states have been asked to keep a vigil on any unusual mortality amongst birds.
The current bird flu outbreak is reported barely a few months after India in September 30, 2020 declared the country free from the disease. India notified the first outbreak of Avian Influenza in 2006.
New Delhi: The Centre on Wednesday said Avian Influenza, or the bird flu outbreak, has been reported at 12 epicentres in four states - Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh - and advisories have been issued to contain further spread of the infection in poultry ducks, crows and migratory birds.
In a statement, the Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying said that other states have been asked to keep a vigil on any unusual mortality amongst birds.
The current bird flu outbreak is reported barely a few months after India in September 30, 2020 declared the country free from the disease. India notified the first outbreak of Avian Influenza in 2006.
The department was maintaining an extra vigil at Sukhna Lakethe, official said. (Representational)
Chandigarh:
Amid a bird flu scare, four birds were found dead at Sukhna Lake and its surrounding areas here, officials said on Wednesday.
The Chandigarh Forest and Wildlife Department said it is checking whether there are more casualties of the birds.
Of the four birds found dead included a common coot and a mormont, which are migratory birds, and a pigeon and an egret, an official of the department said.
He said the department was maintaining an extra vigil at Sukhna Lake and its surrounding areas in view of the bird flu scare.
States have been asked to take up surveillance and monitoring of birds for any signs of the disease and take appropriate measures for controlling it on priority