Experts are checking Lake Sambhar near Jaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan after about 10,000 dead birds were found near it within a week. Sambhar is the largest salt lake in the country. Most of the birds were migratory, according to NDTV. They flew to the lake for the winter. At first, experts decided that they might have died due to bird flu. However, later another theory arose, with the disease "bird botulism", which occurs when poisoning with poisonous substances. The experts came to this conclusion after studying the samples of the bodies of birds.
About 10,000 birds mysteriously died near Sambhar lake
Experts are checking Lake Sambhar near Jaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan after about 10,000 dead birds were found near it within a week. Sambhar is the largest salt lake in the country. Most of the birds were migratory, according to NDTV. They flew to the lake for the winter. At first, experts decided that they might have died due to bird flu. However, later another theory arose, with the disease "bird botulism", which occurs when poisoning with poisonous substances. The experts came to this conclusion after studying the samples of the bodies of birds.
Currently, 70 specialists from the Indian emergency department are working at the scene. They dispose of bird remains to prevent further spread of the disease. In addition, the state supreme court called on local authorities to find out the reasons for the massive death of birds by November 22. Rajasthan's Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot expressed concern over the incident, noting that protecting flora and fauna is one of the government's priorities.
Vasilisa Morozova
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