Chandigarh, Jan. 6 -- The death toll of migratory birds crossed over 2300 on Tuesday in Himachal's Pong wetland due to the outbreak of deadly avian influenza- H5N1.
Not only this, the local birds such as crows have also been found dead in the wetland area triggering concerns for the alarming situation in Kangra district.
The state Cabinet meeting held under Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur reviewed the situation arising due to the bird flu in the state.
The cabinet has directed the Department of Health and Department of Animal Husbandry to ensure adequate availability of medicines specific to the H5N1 and PPE kits for staff. The cabinet has further directed strict enforcement of restrictions on movement imposed around Pong wetland by the De...