Death of crows sparks concern in Tamil Nadu

11-Feb-2026

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The death of a number of crows in Vedasandur in this district over the last few days has caused health-related apprehensions among the local people, but officials said there was no need to worry and that a probe was on to ascertain the reason behind the spate of deaths.

A health official on February 10 allayed concerns of bird flu.

Officials also dismissed reports of mass deaths numbering up to 100. While there have been deaths of one or two crows recently, only on February 8, about six to seven crows died, causing some anxious moments to the public, they said.

The Vedasandur taluk in the district is home to several old trees, attracting large number of birds, including crows, officials added.