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Bihar government warns against eating or selling fish washed in from Nepal floods
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 02 Sep 2026, 02:10 AM
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Following severe floods in Nepal, unusual fish have drifted into Bihar's waterways. State authorities have cautioned residents not to consume or trade these fish pending health checks.
Heavy monsoon rains caused extensive flooding in Nepal, sending floodwaters across the border into the Indian state of Bihar. The surge has carried several species of fish not normally found in Bihar's rivers, prompting concern among health officials.
The Bihar state health department issued an advisory urging people to refrain from catching, consuming, or selling the displaced fish until they are examined for safety. Officials highlighted the risk of potential contaminants or diseases that could be present in the fish due to the flood conditions.
Local markets have reported a sudden appearance of these unfamiliar fish, and vendors have been instructed to comply with the warning. The department will conduct testing in collaboration with veterinary and environmental agencies to determine whether the fish are safe for consumption.
Authorities also reminded residents to stay vigilant about waterborne hazards as floodwaters continue to recede, and to follow official guidance on any wildlife that emerges from the inundated areas.
The Bihar state health department issued an advisory urging people to refrain from catching, consuming, or selling the displaced fish until they are examined for safety. Officials highlighted the risk of potential contaminants or diseases that could be present in the fish due to the flood conditions.
Local markets have reported a sudden appearance of these unfamiliar fish, and vendors have been instructed to comply with the warning. The department will conduct testing in collaboration with veterinary and environmental agencies to determine whether the fish are safe for consumption.
Authorities also reminded residents to stay vigilant about waterborne hazards as floodwaters continue to recede, and to follow official guidance on any wildlife that emerges from the inundated areas.