Archive · 28 Sep 2025
Storm in Digboi: 23 Asian Openbill Storks Dead
A big storm hit Digboi and sadly hurt a lot of storks.
Twenty-three of these birds, called Asian openbill storks, died.
The storm knocked over trees where they were sleeping.
Some storks fell into water and couldn't get out.
Six other storks were hurt but were rescued and are getting help at a bird sanctuary.
These storks are native to South and Southeast Asia and eat snails and other small animals.
The officials want people to report similar incidents if they see them.
A storm struck Digboi, resulting in the death of 23 Asian openbill storks.
Six injured storks were rescued and taken to a sanctuary for treatment.
The storm uprooted trees where the storks were roosting.
The deceased birds were cremated to prevent the spread of infections.
Officials urged residents to report similar incidents to protect wildlife.
- Who
- Asian openbill storks
- What
- A severe storm caused the death of 23 storks and injured six others.
- When
- Late Friday night, September 28th
- Where
- Ramnagar residential areas of Digboi, Tinsukia district
- Why
- The storm uprooted trees where the storks were roosting and many fell into waterlogged areas.
- Incident
- Storm caused deaths of Asian openbill storks
- Location
- Digboi, Tinsukia district
- Deaths
- 23 storks
- Injured
- 6 storks
- Treatment Location
- Karhaguri near Soraipung Bird Sanctuary
- Species
- Asian openbill stork
- Native Region
- South and Southeast Asia