Mystery fish in Bihar floodwaters after Nepal floods? Why experts urge caution
The Bihar government has issued a safety advisory warning residents against consuming unidentified fish swept into the Gandak basin by floodwaters from Nepal. Experts warn that these fish may be contaminated by pollutants or bacteria and could pose serious health risks.
Why it matters
It underscores the public health dangers associated with natural disasters and the importance of government intervention in food safety during crises.
PATNA: Unidentified fish swept into the Gandak basin have prompted a Bihar govt advisory, while experts say the fish, believed to be goonch catfish, can spoil quickly after death and may pose health risks if consumed after deterioration.Unusual fish trigger Bihar govt advisoryUnidentified and unusual fish swept into the Gandak river and its floodplains by floodwaters from Nepal have prompted the Bihar govt to issue a safety advisory, asking residents of West Champaran and Gopalganj not to consume or trade such fish until their identity and safety are confirmed.The fisheries division of the dairy, fisheries and animal resources department issued the caution on Tuesday after unusual fish were found in local water bodies and low-lying areas across the flood-hit Gandak basin.Floodwaters from Nepal have entered the Gandak system, inundating several areas of West Champaran and Gopalganj.
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