Bird flu has resurfaced in Navapur, with authorities confirming the presence of the highly pathogenic H5N1 virus. The fresh outbreak in the tribal belt of Nandurbar district of Maharashtra has triggered alarm among poultry farmers and local officials alike.

This is the third occurrence of bird flu in the region, intensifying fears of recurring outbreaks and mounting economic losses. Samples collected from affected poultry were sent for laboratory testing, which confirmed the presence of the H5N1 strain, known for its high mortality rate in birds.