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Bihar issues advisory against eating unfamiliar fish from Nepal floodwaters
The Bihar government has warned residents against consuming unfamiliar fish that have entered the state with floodwaters from Nepal, citing risks of contamination and illness. Officials have issued an advisory against catching, selling, or eating such fish until environmental conditions normalise, and have urged people to seek medical help if symptoms develop.
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The Bihar government has cautioned people against consuming unfamiliar fish that have entered the state with floodwaters from Nepal, warning that they may be contaminated and hazardous to health.
Bihar Fisheries Minister Nand Kishor Ram on Wednesday urged people to avoid eating these fish, which he said are "visibly distinct in their appearance" and are known to cause stomachache, vomiting and breathing difficulties. He also appealed to fishermen not to catch or sell such fish.
A comprehensive advisory was issued on Tuesday by the state's Department of Dairy, Fisheries and Animal Resources, advising people not to consume fish caught from floodwaters until environmental conditions return to normal and natural contaminants and pathogens subside. The advisory warned that fish washed out of ponds, rivers, lakes and reservoirs during floods can spread over large areas and may come into prolonged contact with open drains, dead animals and decaying matter, increasing the risk of contamination by bacteria, viruses and fungi.
According to the advisory, continuous exposure to pollutants can make the fish unsafe for consumption. It recommended seeking immediate medical help at the nearest health centre if symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, dizziness or breathing difficulty appear after eating such fish. It also advised reporting sightings of unusual fish to the local District Fisheries Officer or administration.
People in East and West Champaran districts, Gopalganj, Bagaha and Saran have reported catching "strange-looking" large fish in recent days, and some people are said to have fallen ill after consuming them. Reports suggest that unfamiliar fish species have been turning up in flood-affected areas as water from Nepal's Trishuli river flows into Bihar via the Gandak and Kosi rivers.
The advisory comes as floodwaters carry debris and other material downstream. Wreckage from collapsed bridges and damaged hydroelectric projects in Nepal, along with vehicles, household items and LPG cylinders from flooded villages, has been seen floating into Bihar's rivers. Human and animal remains washed downstream from Nepal are also adding to the risk of infection.
Health experts have warned that mixing of contaminated floodwater with drinking water sources could lead to the spread of diseases such as diarrhoea and cholera. Consumption of contaminated water and food could also increase the risk of typhoid, hepatitis A and E.
Nepal Police have issued a similar warning for residents there.
The department has appealed to the public to strictly avoid consuming unknown fish as a precautionary measure.
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Bihar Dairy, Animal Resources and Fisheries Minister Nand Kishor Ram on Wednesday urged people to avoid consuming "unfamiliar" fish that have entered the state with floodwaters from Nepal as it could cause illness.
Reports suggested the presence of unfamiliar fish species in certain areas of Bihar that have come along with floodwaters flowing in from Nepal.
The consumption of such fish has allegedly caused stomachache, diarrhoea and vomiting among some people.
The Bihar government on Tuesday issued an advisory, asking people not to consume such fish varieties.
The advisory stated that fish washed out of ponds, rivers, lakes and reservoirs during floods can spread over large areas and may come into prolonged contact with open drains, dead animals and decaying matter, increasing the risk of contamination by bacteria, viruses and fungi.
Officials advised people not to consume fish caught from floodwaters until environmental conditions return to normal and natural contaminants and pathogens subside.
People developing vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, dizziness, breathing difficulty or other unusual symptoms after consuming fish have been advised to seek immediate medical attention at the nearest health centre or hospital.
The department asked residents to report sightings of such fish to their respective district fisheries officer or local administration.
It appealed to the public to strictly avoid consuming unknown fish as a "precautionary measure".
Framing: Issues a government warning to the public against eating unfamiliar fish from Nepal floodwaters.
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The Bihar government cautioned people against the consumption of 'unfamiliar and unusual' fish caught in floodwaters flowing into the state's rivers from Nepal.
People in East and West Champaran districts, Gopalganj, Bagaha and Saran have reported catching 'strange-looking' large fish.
Bihar Fisheries Minister Nand Kishor Ram said a comprehensive advisory had been issued against catching, consuming, buying or selling unfamiliar fish to 'avoid any contamination'.
Water from the Trishuli river has been flowing into Bihar via the Gandak and Kosi rivers following flash floods in Nepal.
Some people are reportedly said to have fallen ill after consuming the fish.
The Animal and Fisheries Resources Department advised against buying, selling or consuming fish caught from floodwaters, warning of potential sewage contamination, bacteria, viruses and other pathogens.
Nepal Police have also issued a similar warning for residents.
The advisory stated that during floods, fish move out of ponds, rivers, lakes and reservoirs and spread widely with floodwaters.
The advisory noted that continuous exposure to pollutants can make the fish unsafe for consumption.
The advisory recommended seeking medical help if symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, dizziness or breathing difficulty appear after eating such fish.
It also advised reporting sightings of unusual fish to the local District Fisheries Officer or administration.
Wreckage from collapsed bridges and damaged hydroelectric projects in Nepal, along with vehicles, household items and LPG cylinders from flooded villages, has been seen floating into Bihar's rivers.
Human and animal remains washed downstream from Nepal are adding to the risk of infection.
Health experts have warned that mixing of contaminated floodwater with drinking water sources could lead to the spread of diseases such as diarrhoea and cholera.
Consumption of contaminated water and food could also increase the risk of typhoid, hepatitis A and E.
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ClaimBihar Dairy, Animal Resources and Fisheries Minister Nand Kishor Ram on Wednesday urged people to avoid consuming unfamiliar fish that have entered the state with floodwaters from Nepal as it could cause illness.
ClaimThe advisory stated that fish washed out of ponds, rivers, lakes and reservoirs during floods can spread over large areas and may come into prolonged contact with open drains, dead animals and decaying matter, increasing the risk of contamination by bacteria, viruses and fungi.
ClaimOfficials advised people not to consume fish caught from floodwaters until environmental conditions return to normal and natural contaminants and pathogens subside.
ClaimPeople developing vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, dizziness, breathing difficulty or other unusual symptoms after consuming fish have been advised to seek immediate medical attention at the nearest health centre or hospital.
ClaimBihar Fisheries Minister Nand Kishor Ram said a comprehensive advisory had been issued against catching, consuming, buying or selling unfamiliar fish to avoid any contamination.
ClaimThe advisory recommended seeking medical help if symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, dizziness or breathing difficulty appear after eating such fish.
ClaimWreckage from collapsed bridges and damaged hydroelectric projects in Nepal, along with vehicles, household items and LPG cylinders from flooded villages, has been seen floating into Bihar's rivers.
ClaimHealth experts have warned that mixing of contaminated floodwater with drinking water sources could lead to the spread of diseases such as diarrhoea and cholera.