After Kerala and Bihar, danger of bird flu in Tamil Nadu
Digital Desk, New Delhi. These days, the administration is on high alert regarding the death of more than 1,500 crows in many areas in Chennai. The Central Government has directed the Tamil Nadu administration to strengthen surveillance and disease-control measures after the confirmation of bird flu.
The action is being taken after sudden deaths were reported from several parts of the city including Adyar, Gandhi Nagar, Pallikaranai, Velachery, Thiruvanmiyur, East Coast Road and Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR).
People in the city noticed birds falling in public places, trees and residential areas for the past few days, raising concern among civic and animal health officials.
More than 1500 crows died in Chennai
Taking immediate action on the incident, the veterinary disease investigation team of Kancheepuram collected samples from the dead birds last month.
These samples were sent for laboratory testing to the National Animal Disease Control Institute in Bhopal. Test results have now revealed avian influenza i.e. bird flu in the affected birds.
Given the potential danger of the virus spreading to other animals and, in rare cases, to humans, the Central Veterinary Research Institute has written to the Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu, urging immediate and intensive precautionary action.
Authorities have been advised to increase surveillance, ban movement of birds in affected areas and implement rapid response protocols to prevent further spread.
Animal Husbandry Department issued advisory
People of the city have been asked to immediately inform the authorities about the sudden death of any bird in their area.
People have been strictly warned not to touch dead birds or animals with their bare hands, as this could increase the risk of infection.
Authorities have further directed that the carcasses of infected birds, including crows, be buried safely in a pit at least eight feet deep to prevent infection.
Health experts are closely monitoring the situation, although officials have reassured the public that there is no reason to panic if safety guidelines are followed.
Enhanced surveillance in poultry farms and urban bird habitats in Chennai
Meanwhile, cases of bird flu have also been reported in Kerala and Bihar, raising widespread concerns about regional spread.
Officials say coordinated efforts are underway between state and central agencies to both contain the outbreak and protect animal health.
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