NewsKaziranga National Park devastations: Floods kill 150 animals, 80 people

Kaziranga National Park devastations: Floods kill 150 animals, 80 people

The eastern part of India is facing a difficult situation. Since the end of May, due to heavy rains and landslides, more than 80 people have died in this region. Not only humans are victims. Over 150 animals have died due to floods in one of the national parks.

There are about 2,500 rhinoceroses living in the park.
There are about 2,500 rhinoceroses living in the park.
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10 July 2024 10:12

Nearly one-third of the surface area of Kaziranga National Park, located in the state of Assam in northeastern India, has been flooded.

Tragedy in the national park

In this national park, almost half of the world's population of Indian rhinos, which numbers around four thousand individuals, resides.

"The safety of all animals is our highest priority," we read in a post published on the X platform by the Nagaon police, which also assisted the park authorities. Although Kaziranga's staff constantly monitored the movement of animal herds to higher grounds, the tragedy could not be avoided.

Local media reported that nine Indian rhinos died due to the flooding. In total, over 150 animals lost their lives.

Difficult situation in India

This year, since the end of May, more than 80 people have died in this region of India due to heavy rains and landslides. Moreover, over 300,000 had to be evacuated from flooded homes.

India's Meteorological Department reported on Wednesday, July 10, at 6:00 PM ET that heavy rainfall is expected in the northern, eastern, and northeastern parts of the country over the next two to three days, which may worsen the situation even further.

In northeastern India, during the monsoon season, which lasts from June to September, floods and mudslides frequently occur. According to experts in Delhi, climate change, causing more intense rains and floods, is especially dangerous for the state of Assam - reminds the Associated Press.

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