Avian flu confirmed in cranes found dead in Jaisalmer pond
The NIHSAD in Bhopal confirmed H5N1 avian flu in demoiselle crane carcasses in Jaisalmer's Luneri Pond. Nine cranes have died, prompting the area to be designated an infected hotspot. Authorities are patrolling, monitoring migratory bird movements, and raising public awareness. Precautionary measures are being taken to prevent the spread to poultry farms and humans.
