Friday, July 11, 2025
spot_img

Annual floods in Assam’s Kaziranga Park pose threat to wildlife

Date:

Share post:

spot_imgspot_img

Shillong, July 19:  During the rainy season, the annual floods in Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) create havoc for its wildlife. A significant part of the park gets submerged under floodwaters, forcing animals into limited spaces for shelter.

In recent years, numerous animal deaths have occurred due to the flooding, prompting concerns about their safety and preservation.

As floodwaters rise, animals cross the national highway in search of safety, heading towards the Karbi Anglong Hills.

To ensure safe animal passage, nine designated animal corridors have been established, but speeding vehicles on the highway still pose a significant threat to the animals.

The state government plans to construct elevated corridors along the national highway to facilitate unimpeded animal movement towards the Karbi Hills, safeguarding them during the summer months.

While the elevated corridor is a promising solution, its implementation will take time, so efforts continue to maintain restrictions on animal corridors for the time being.

The first spell of monsoon floods has already submerged half of Kaziranga National Park, affecting 49 forest camps.

Kaziranga’s diverse wildlife, including one-horned rhinos and tigers, lives in a metapopulation that has expanded over the years.

Efforts to recover land have significantly increased the authority’s control over the KNPTR area, allowing for better conservation management.

spot_imgspot_img

Related articles

Djokovic one step closer to title

London, July 10: Novak Djokovic’s search for his personal Holy Grail – a 25th Grand Slam title and...

After routing Real Madrid, PSG eye Chelsea and historic quadruple

East Rutherford, July 10: Wearing their blue, red and white jerseys, Paris Saint-Germain supporters were surrounded by white...

Belinda Bencic storms into semis

London, July 9: Returning to the circuit after the birth of her child, Belinda Bencic continued with her...

Asia Cup in doubt after India, Lanka refuse to attend ACC meeting

Mumbai, July 10: The Asia Cup cricket tournament plunged into further doubt and chaos after India and Sri...