Current Affairs - Environment - Discussion

A bird flu outbreak caused by the H5N1 strain of avian influenza was reported in Pipili town, Puri district, Odisha. As a response to the outbreak, over 11,700 chickens were culled to prevent the further spread of the virus. The virus was confirmed by the National Institute of High-Security Animal Disease. Similar incidents have been previously reported in Kerala and Maharashtra, highlighting the ongoing threat of avian influenza in India. This outbreak underscores the importance of vigilant monitoring and prompt action to control the spread of such infectious diseases.