Assam floods submerge 61 camps in Kaziranga, Agoratoli Range most affected

Heavy rainfall in Assam has led to flooding in the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR), with 61 out of 233 camps submerged. Field Director Sonali Ghosh reported that the Agoratoli range is the most affected, with 22 forest camps underwater.

Park authorities have implemented safety measures for wildlife protection, including speed sensor cameras on National Highway 37 and increased forest guard deployment. These efforts aim to control vehicle speeds and minimise animal casualties during their migration to higher ground.

The flood situation in Assam has worsened, affecting over 2.62 lakh people across 12 districts. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal assessed the conditions in his constituency, Dibrugarh, directing officials to take immediate action to mitigate the impact.

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The death toll has risen to 34, with two children drowning in the Dhemaji district on June 30. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) continues to monitor the situation as flood waters submerge new areas.

Affected districts include Kamrup, Karimganj, Tinsukia, Golaghat, Dhemaji, Majuli, Cachar, Lakhimpur, Dibrugarh, Sivasagar, Kokrajhar, and Jorhat. As the second wave of flooding persists, state authorities are working to provide relief and support to those impacted by the natural disaster.

The flooding of Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to two-thirds of the world's one-horned rhinoceros population, underlines the environmental challenges posed by Assam's annual monsoon floods.