Updated On: 10 February, 2026 02:39 PM IST | Dindigul (Tamil Nadu) | PTI
A handful of crow deaths in Tamil Nadu’s Dindigul district triggered public concern, but health officials clarified that the numbers are low and there is no evidence of bird flu. Samples have been collected for testing, and authorities say there is no health risk to residents

The Department of Animal Husbandry has directed its officials to intensify surveillance and step up vigil to detect any unusual sickness among crows. Pic/Pixabay
Residents of Vedasandur in the district raised apprehensions over the crow deaths that have been reported over the last few days, sources said.
However, a health official on Tuesday said that there were not so many deaths as reported in the media and allayed concerns of bird flu.