Guwahati, July 23: The flood-situation in Kaziranga National Park is slowly returning to normalcy, but concerns for wildlife safety persist.

According to reports, the devastating floods have inundated the park, affecting at least 223 forest camps, of which 14 remain engulfed in water.

Some camps are now found on both sides of National Highway 37, exacerbating the challenges faced by forest officials in safeguarding the vulnerable wildlife.

“The floodwaters have not only posed a threat to the natural habitat but have also led to unfortunate incidents involving wildlife casualties,” said a forest official.

According to a flood report by the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, three more hog deers died in the park premises, taking the total hog deer deaths to five, additionally, one rhino also passed away naturally, possibly due to the stress caused by the flood.

While the flood situation in Kaziranga National Park is gradually abating, wildlife in the region is not out of danger. The ongoing flooding has disrupted the animals’ natural habitats, leading to increased sightings of them near human settlements and roadways.

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