By Rajni Pandey | October 4, 2024
Jatinga, a small village in Assam, is known for a bizarre phenomenon where hundreds of birds mysteriously dive to their deaths every year. Here’s a look at this strange event.
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Every year, birds mysteriously fly into buildings and trees, crashing to their deaths during monsoon nights in the small village of Jatinga, leaving scientists puzzled.
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The strange phenomenon occurs only after dark, on moonless nights between September and November, as disoriented birds dive toward village lights, leading to mass fatalities.
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Theories suggest that weather conditions and fog disorient the birds, but no explanation fully accounts for why this happens specifically in Jatinga each year.
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The local Zeme Naga tribe sees the bird deaths as supernatural, adding a layer of mystery to the village’s already eerie reputation and drawing global attention.
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The village of Jatinga has become a tourist attraction, with visitors flocking to witness the chilling event and explore the strange happenings surrounding it.
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Conservationists are turning off village lights and educating locals to reduce bird deaths, hoping to minimize the tragedy while keeping the mystery of Jatinga alive.
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