Alappuzha: Bird flu (Avian Influenza H5N1) was confirmed in parts of Alappuzha on Wednesday.
Samples from ducks in Vilakkumaram farmland, located in Ward 1 of Edathua panchayat and Ward 3 of Cheruthana panchayat, tested positive for the flu at a lab in Bhopal. 

Authorities have initiated plans to cull all farm birds within a one-kilometre radius of the affected area, following the central government's action plan.

This decision was made during a meeting led by the district collector, with additional preparations taken by the Animal Welfare Board.

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