Bird flu detected in dead crows in Chennai
Crows found dead in Chennai's Adyar area tested positive for the H5N1 bird flu, as confirmed by a Bhopal lab.
The government quickly asked Tamil Nadu to step up biosecurity, clean affected spots, and keep an eye out for more unusual bird deaths.
Workers told to bury dead birds deep underground
City workers have been told to bury dead birds deep underground and use gloves and soap when handling them.
The Greater Chennai Corporation says sanitation teams are on alert for new cases, but thankfully, crow deaths seem to be dropping now.
Outbreaks reported in other states too
H5N1 isn't only a Chennai problem—recent outbreaks have hit crows in Bihar and Kerala too.
Kerala has also culled approximately 41,000 poultry birds in Alappuzha in two phases.
With outbreaks reported across several states in January 2026, authorities are imposing movement restrictions on live birds, eggs and poultry products and ramping up checks to stop the virus from spreading further.