Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:58am on 02 Sep 2026,Wednesday India
The Bihar government has issued a public health advisory after unusual and unidentified fish were reportedly carried into the state by floodwaters from Nepal. The fish have been spotted in the Gandak River basin, particularly in West Champaran and Gopalganj. Authorities have advised residents not to catch, buy, sell or consume these unfamiliar fish until their species and safety are properly verified. Officials are concerned about possible bacterial, viral and fungal contamination, while spoiled fish could also cause foodborne illnesses such as vomiting and diarrhoea. The advisory aims to protect public health as authorities assess the fish brought by the floodwaters.
