Bird flu orgy in Nepal: High alert in Maharajganj, increased vigil on the border, rapid response team deployed in four tehsils

News India Live, Digital Desk: After the confirmation of ‘highly pathogenic’ strain of bird flu in the eastern districts of Nepal adjacent to the India-Nepal border, the Maharajganj district administration held an emergency meeting on Saturday (28 March 2026) and declared high-alert in the entire district. So far, more than 1 lakh chickens have been culled in Jhapa and Morang of Nepal. In view of the danger, DM Santosh Kumar Sharma has given instructions to impose strict restrictions on random sampling and import of poultry products in the border areas.1. Strictness like ‘lockdown’ on the border has completely banned the entry of any bird, egg, grain or poultry related material coming from Nepal into Indian territory. SSB and Police Alert: SSB and police at all small and big border gates including Sonauli have been instructed to immediately send back poultry vehicles coming from Nepal. Surveillance: Special teams of Animal Husbandry Department keep an eye on poultry farms in border villages. Are keeping.2. Administration’s preparation: ‘Rapid Response Team’ has been made in the field under the leadership of Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO). Concrete arrangements have been made in the district: 4 teams deployed: Special ‘Rapid Response Teams’ have been formed in all four tehsils of the district. Control Room: For any information or information related to bird flu, the administration has issued the helpline number 8765957965, which is open from 6 am to 10 pm. PPE Kit and Sampling: Adequate quantity of PPE kits have been made available in all Tehsil level veterinary hospitals and samples of suspected birds are being sent to Lucknow Lab.3. Situation in Nepal: Crows also in danger. Concern has increased further after a large number of crows were found dead in Kathmandu (Kirtipur), Nepal. Jhapa and Morang: The infection in the commercial farms here is so fast that the entire farm has been cleaned within just 4 days. Virus Strain: Along with H5N1, H9N2 virus has also been confirmed in the lab test, which is very fatal for chickens. Advice for poultry farmers and the general public (Safety Tips) Abnormal death: If 5-10 birds die suddenly in a farm, immediately inform the local veterinary hospital. Hygiene: Do not allow outsiders to enter the farm and take care of sanitization yourself. Eat fully cooked: According to health experts, eating chicken and eggs well cooked above 70°C does not pose a risk of infection, but eating raw or Do not touch undercooked meat.