Thar's Dying Peacocks: Intense Heat, Disease Kill Above 30 Birds

THAR: During a week, at least 30 peacocks reportedly died in Thar due to the outbreak of a deadly viral disease and severely humid atmosphere.

The beginning of the summer season brought an intense wave of heat, which seemed to have a brutal impact on the magnificently beautiful birds. Several reports have surfaced claiming the spread of a viral disease in the peacocks of Thar’s huge and arid region.

In the villages of Thar’s Diplo town at least 20 peacocks lost their lives, while in the three villages of the Nagarparker district 10 peacocks reportedly died. Also, dozens of peacocks are still struggling for their lives in the humid and hot weather.

The residents of the area said despite informing the Wildlife department several times, it failed to take necessary measures in this regard.

Since four years, the death rate of the desert region’s peacocks continues to climb due to the spread of a lethal disease usually witnessed in summer. Last year, almost 200 peacocks reportedly died in the Thar area owing to the same reasons.