1. 27 Migratory Birds Found Dead at Wildlife Sanctuary in Himachal

As many as 27 migratory birds have been reported dead on account of avian influenza in the Pong Dam Wildlife Sanctuary area of Himachal Pradesh.
Pong Dam Wildlife Sanctuary:
The Pong Dam also called the Beas dam is an artificial embankment Dam constructed across the Beas river in Himachal Pradesh.
The Reservoir created by the dam is called Maharana Pratap Sagar and is a renowned Bird Sanctuary.
The dam was constructed for hydroelectric power generation and irrigation.
Pong Dam Wildlife Sanctuary is also a Ramsar Site.
Maharana Pratap Sagar is located in the wetland zone of Shivalik Hills.

SOURCE: THE HINDU, THE ECONOMIC TIMES,MINT

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