Assam floods: 132 animal deaths reported at Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve

As Assam continues to reel under effects of flood, Kaziranga National Park which has been one of worst-hit regions in state has been reporting a rise in wildlife deaths. As per latest reports of Assam Government, 132 animal deaths have been recorded at Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, Bokahat. This includes 14 rhis, 5 wild buffaloes, 8 wild boars, 2 swamp deer, 98 hog deer, 1 sambar, 3 porcupines and 1 Python. 

A week ago, nearly 90 per cent of national park's 430 sq km area was under inundation. officials have been constantly working towards rescuing animals stranded along with its forest camps. However, with floodwater slowly receding, officials fear death toll may increase, as y begin to recover bodies of drowned animals.

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President takes stock of situation

Meanwhile, on Saturday, President Ram Nath Kovind spoke to Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sowal over flood situation and expressed solidarity with  people of state. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has also assured state Chief Minister of Centre's support to battle natural calamity. total number of people losing ir lives in this year's flood and landslide has gone up to 122, while nearly 25 lakh people have been affected. 

Goalpara is worst-hit district with over 4.7 lakh people suffering, followed by Barpeta with more than 4.6 lakh people and Morigaon with around 3.8 lakh people affected. SDRF, district administrations and local people have rescued 1,350 people during last 24 hours by deploying 99 boats across state.

At present, 2,543 vills are completely submerged underwater and 1,22,573.16 hectares of crop areas have been damd across Assam, ASDMA said. It furr said authorities are running 496 relief camps and distribution centres across 22 districts, where 50,136 people are taking shelter currently.

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