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Devastating Assam Floods Claim Lives of 215 Animals, Including 13 Rhinos, at Kaziranga National Park

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22 Jul, 2024

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The recent floods in Assam have wreaked havoc on the wildlife at Kaziranga National Park, claiming the lives of 215 animals, including 13 one-horned rhinos, according to park officials. Sonali Ghosh, Field Director of Kaziranga National Park, reported that the rhinos tragically drowned in the floodwaters that have inundated the park.


Among the other casualties were 168 Hog Deer, 2 Swamp Deer, 5 Wild Pigs, 8 Porcupines, one Wild Buffalo, and one Sambar. Additionally, two Hog Deer were killed in vehicle collisions, 18 other animals died under care, and one Otter pup succumbed to other causes during the flooding.


Despite the devastation, there have been significant rescue efforts. The park authorities successfully rescued 157 wild animals, including two rhino calves and two elephant calves. Of these, 137 animals were released back into the wild after receiving treatment, while seven are still under care. Currently, only three of the park's 233 forest camps remain submerged, located in the Agratoli, Kaziranga, and Bagori ranges.


An eight-member high-level Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) from various Indian government ministries visited Assam from July 18 to 20 to assess the flood damage. Led by Mihir Kumar, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs, the team evaluated the impact of the floods on the state’s wildlife, livestock, and human populations.


Mihir Kumar commended the districts and the Assam government for their preparedness and effective relief operations. He highlighted the severe inundation of agricultural lands caused by the floods, which have severely impacted both wildlife and human communities.

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