Nepal Floods Bring 'Unusual' Fish to Bihar, Govt Warns People Not to Eat or Sell Them
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Following the Nepal floods, unusual fish have been discovered along the banks of the Gandak River in Bihar's West Champaran district. Authorities have advised residents to refrain from catching, selling, or consuming such fish. The local administration and fisheries department have advised caution and to ensure any unknown fish is identified before consuming it.
The Bihar government has warned against catching, selling or consuming rare fish washed ashore in the Gandak river by the Nepal floods. These fish, contaminated with flood water, are carrying a bacterial infection and can cause serious health problems like vomiting, diarrhoea and stomach pain if consumed. These are the 'goonch catfish' species, and their consumption is life-threatening.
Bihar warns against eating fish swept in by Nepal floodwaters, flags disease risk
The Bihar government has asked residents not to catch, sell or eat fish found in floodwaters entering the state from Nepal. Officials said polluted water may expose the fish to sewage, pathogens and decomposing matter, making them unsafe for consumption. Authorities also warned of waterborne diseases as contaminated floodwater enters local drinking water sources.
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