West Bengal Floods Put Rhino Populations at Risk

In the wake of recent floods, the northern region of West Bengal faces a wildlife crisis, as several rhinos have been displaced from their natural habitat in the Dooars area.

Forest officials discovered the body of one rhino floating in the Medhla range of Gorumara National Park, while another was successfully rescued from Kalibari village near Jaldapara National Park. Efforts are ongoing to locate at least one more missing rhino.

Additionally, reports have emerged of five elephants, including calves, being stranded in the swollen Jaldhaka river near Panbari forest. Forest teams anticipate conditions to improve, allowing them to guide these animals back to safety.

(With inputs from agencies.)