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Floods threaten wildlife at Assam's Orang National Park

The deluge, exacerbated by River Pasnai, inundates the park's southern region, posing dire threats to wildlife and park personnel alike.

News Arena Network - Guwahati - UPDATED: July 2, 2024, 04:35 PM - 2 min read

Elephants graze at highlands of Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary after a major part of the sanctuary submerged in flood water following heavy rainfall, in Morigaon district on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.


The Orang National Park in Assam faces a critical situation as 70% of its expanse succumbs to rising waters from the Dhanashree and Brahmaputra rivers.

 

The deluge, exacerbated by River Pasnai, inundates the park's southern region, posing dire threats to wildlife and park personnel alike.

 

Of the park's 50 camps, 35 are now underwater, with areas like Khayarasali and Balicamp submerged under seven to fifteen feet of water.

 

Foresters struggle amid the deluge to protect endangered one-horned rhinos from both flooding and potential poaching activities, complicating wildlife management efforts.

 

The sudden surge in the Dhanashree River's levels has worsened conditions, particularly impacting camps on the park's eastern perimeter.

 

Authorities have pointed out the urgency and the help of all, including locals in safeguarding animals and supporting forest staff in these challenging times.

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