200 bats die due to heatwave in Chhattisgarh’s Korba
Nearly 200 bats have died in Chhattisgarh's Korba district, likely due to extreme heatwave conditions. Local officials reported the discovery of the bats on May 23, 2026, with many found dead on the ground and others hanging lifeless from trees. The region experienced temperatures between 42 and 44 degrees Celsius, prompting concerns about ongoing heatwave conditions in central Chhattisgarh.
- ▪Around 200 bats were found dead in Korba district, suspected to be due to heatstroke.
- ▪The Korba region recorded temperatures between 42 and 44 degrees Celsius on May 23, 2026.
- ▪The veterinary department is collecting samples to determine the exact cause of death.
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Nearly 200 bats have been found dead at a village in Chhattisgarh's Korba district, with officials suspecting heatwave conditions as the cause.Also read | Scorching days, restless nights: Heatwave tightens grip across parts of IndiaThousands of bats had taken shelter in trees along the Naukonia pond in Pali Nagar Panchayat.On Saturday (May 23, 2026), locals reported that a large number of bats were lying dead on the ground, while many were seen hanging lifeless from trees, following which forest personnel rushed to the spot, Katghora Divisional Forest Officer Kumar Nishant said on Sunday (May 24, 2026). Severe heatwave conditions likely to prevail over parts of India: IMDAround 200 bats have died, and prima facie it appears that they succumbed to heatstroke, the official said.
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