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Avoid ‘unfamiliar, unusual’ fish from Nepal’s flood waters, Bihar govt. advisory cautions

6 sourcesUpdated 1 Sept 2026, 2:56 pm Coverage regionsBihar
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The Bihar Dairy, Fisheries and Animal Resources Department issued a public advisory on September 1, 2026.

The advisory warns against consuming unfamiliar or unusual fish from Nepal's floodwaters.

Fishermen in districts like Saharsha, Gopalganj, and Bagaha reported catching large, unusual fish.

Minister Nand Kishor Ram stated that some people fell ill after consuming the fish.

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The Hindu reports that the Bihar government has issued a public advisory warning residents against catching, buying, selling, or consuming unfamiliar and unusual fish brought in by floodwaters from Nepal. The advisory comes as rivers like the Gandak, Ganga, and Kosi touch danger marks following devastating flash floods in Nepal. According to the report, fishermen have reported catching large, strange-looking fish weighing up to forty-five kilograms, with some individuals allegedly falling ill after consuming them. Minister Nand Kishor Ram stated that the advisory aims to prevent health risks from potential pathogen contamination.

The Bihar government issued an advisory urging people to avoid unknown fish from Nepal floodwaters.

Nepal flash floods have claimed over 1000 lives according to officials cited by PTI.

Nearly 4000 individuals remain missing following the disaster in Nepal.

The advisory warns that flood-exposed fish may carry bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants.

The Hindustan Times reports that the Bihar government has urged citizens to avoid consuming, buying, or selling unknown or unusual fish brought by floodwaters from Nepal. The advisory follows devastating flash floods in Nepal that have reportedly claimed over one thousand lives and left thousands missing. According to the article, the state's dairy, fisheries, and animal resources department cautioned that these fish may carry bacteria and viruses due to exposure to contaminants during the floods. Authorities advised residents to seek medical help immediately if they experience symptoms after consumption.

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The Hindu reports that the Bihar government has issued a public advisory warning residents against catching, buying, selling, or consuming unfamiliar and unusual fish brought in by floodwaters from Nepal. The advisory comes as rivers like the Gandak, Ganga, and Kosi touch danger marks following devastating flash floods in Nepal. According to the report, fishermen have reported catching large, strange-looking fish weighing up to forty-five kilograms, with some individuals allegedly falling ill after consuming them. Minister Nand Kishor Ram stated that the advisory aims to prevent health risks from potential pathogen contamination.

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‘Don’t eat, buy or sell fish caught in Nepal floodwaters': Bihar warns citizens | India News

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The Hindustan Times reports that the Bihar government has urged citizens to avoid consuming, buying, or selling unknown or unusual fish brought by floodwaters from Nepal. The advisory follows devastating flash floods in Nepal that have reportedly claimed over one thousand lives and left thousands missing. According to the article, the state's dairy, fisheries, and animal resources department cautioned that these fish may carry bacteria and viruses due to exposure to contaminants during the floods. Authorities advised residents to seek medical help immediately if they experience symptoms after consumption.