Massive flooding in India’s northeastern Assam state has displaced hundreds of thousands and endangered rare one-horned rhinoceroses in one of the country's most densely populated rhino habitats.
Floodwaters have inundated over 1,500 villages across 21 districts in Assam, India affecting more than 600,000 people, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority. The floods have also submerged more than 14,700 hectares of cropland, dealing a blow to local agriculture.
The Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, renowned for its high density of one-horned rhinos, is facing a severe crisis. Heavy rains have left around 10 anti-poaching camps under water, raising concerns for both wildlife and park staff.
Pranjal Baruah, a ranger at the sanctuary, confirmed the flooding and said rangers are on high alert to protect the animals, especially the endangered rhinos. According to the 2022 census, the sanctuary is home to 107 one-horned rhinos—30 males, 50 females, and 27 calves—within a 16-square-kilometre area, making it the highest rhino density in India.
Conservationists warn that with rising water levels, animals may stray into human settlements in search of higher ground, increasing the risk of conflict and poaching.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, as rescue and relief efforts are underway across the affected districts.
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