Floods Affect 2.2 Million in Assam

The latest wave of flooding in northeastern India has affected around 2.2 million people of flooding in 22 districts of Assam.

Around 13 rivers and tributaries were flowing above the danger mark.

Wildlife officials said 95 percent areas of the Kaziranga national park, a world heritage site, were inundated. The park is the largest home to the one-horned rhinoceros in India, reports Xinhua.

According to officials, 45,000 people were shifted to relief camps. Reports said 763 villages were completely inundated and over 100,000 hectares of cropland have been submerged.

Wildlife officials said at least 51 wild animals were confirmed dead and 100 have been rescued. Many wild animals, including tigers and rhinos, strayed into nearby villages because of the rising water.

On Monday, six people lost their lives in rain-related incidents, which took the toll in this year's floods to at least 50 people.

Floods are an annual occurrence in Assam during the monsoon.

Meanwhile, the meteorological department said the intensity of rainfall over India's northeast has substantially reduced. However, isolated heavy falls were likely over the region during the next two to three days.