A total of 97 people have died and more than 5.8 people have been displaced by the floods that have ravaged Assam in the last week.
Assam is running out of food and potable water because of the dire situation inn the state.
Animals in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park have been affected as much as humans. PTI had reported on Wednesday that 90% of the national park, home to several animals including the endangered one-horned rhinos, had gone under water. Animals were seen rushing in herds to higher ground and were even taking refuge in people’s homes.
The 150 anti-poaching camps in the Kaziranga National Park, that protect the rare rhinos, from being harmed have also been affected, with park officials working round the clock to ensure safety of the animals.
Being intuitive as they are, the animals have also tried their best to get to safety. Here are some photos.
A Billion Choices says the bag but this #tiger chooses bed n breakfast to escape #AssamFloods. Our team @wti_org_india@action4ifaw with @kaziranga_ working to ensure safe passage to the #forest#Kaziranga@vivek4wild@AzzedineTDownes + pic.twitter.com/5hfxtK2djo
— Wildlife Trust India (@wti_org_india) July 18, 2019
A good shower after being pulled out of flood waters, veterinarian to examine for injuries and a time for stablisation at the #wildliferescue centre #CWRC run by @wti_org_india and @action4ifaw with #AssamForestDepartment
— Wildlife Trust India (@wti_org_india) July 17, 2019
Life of a rescued #babyrhino#Kaziranga#AssamFloodspic.twitter.com/k8d9EjDmgi
