Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Cold Wave Kills Hundreds Of Chickens In Adilabad
In Adilabad district, a very cold wave has been happening, and it's been so cold that hundreds of chickens have died.
The temperature has dropped to as low as 6 degrees Celsius.
Farmers are trying their best to keep the chickens warm by covering their sheds and using special bulbs, but many chickens are still dying.
Some farmers have lost a lot of money because of this.
Even people living in the area are getting sick because of the cold.
It's been a tough time for everyone there.
Hundreds of chickens have died in Adilabad district due to severe cold weather, with temperatures dropping to 6 degrees Celsius.
Poultry farmers have reported significant losses, with some losing nearly 200 birds and facing financial setbacks of around ₹75,000.
Farmers have taken measures such as covering sheds, using high-voltage bulbs, and mixing booster liquids with water to keep the chickens warm.
Despite these efforts, chickens continue to die, with iron sheet roofs worsening the impact by retaining cold.
The cold wave has also affected residents, causing illnesses like cold, cough, fever, and throat infections.
- Who
- Poultry farmers and residents of Adilabad district
- What
- Hundreds of chickens have died due to severe cold weather
- When
- Over the last 10 days
- Where
- Adilabad district
- Why
- Extreme cold weather has affected basic activities and caused deaths among chickens and other birds
- Location
- Adilabad district
- Temperature
- 6 degrees Celsius
- Affected Farmers
- Multiple, including Kamalakar and D. Madhukar
- Losses
- Hundreds of chickens, financial losses of ₹75,000 reported
- Duration
- Last 10 days
- Measures Taken
- Covering sheds, using high-voltage bulbs, mixing booster liquids with water
- Human Impact
- Residents suffering from cold, cough, fever, and throat infections
