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- After floods in Nepal on August 26, large and unusual fish have been found in the Gandak river in Bihar, some weighing between 80 kilograms and one quintal.
- People from several villages were buying and taking these fish away.
- Authorities have since issued an advisory urging people not to consume them.
- Experts have also warned that eating these fish could prove dangerous or even fatal.
What to watch next
- Whether the administration clarifies what species the fish are and why consumption is risky
- Whether villagers continue buying or eating the fish despite the advisory
- Any further safety warnings or testing results from experts
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Named India · Nepal · Bihar · Gandak River · BBC · Seetu Tiwari · Shahnawaz Ahmed
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