Nepal floods bring 'unusual' fish to Bihar, govt warns people not to eat or sell them
The Bihar government has issued a safety advisory warning residents not to consume or sell unusual fish found in floodwaters from Nepal. Officials fear the fish may be contaminated by pollutants encountered during the flooding process.
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Public health warnings during natural disasters are critical to preventing foodborne illnesses and potential outbreaks.
BETTIAH: Unidentified 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 in 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. The department said fish can be swept away from ponds, rivers and other water bodies during floods and carried over considerable distances.
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