As Assam floodwaters recede, focus on relief for animals
As floodwaters recede in Assam, animal welfare organizations are partnering with the state government to provide emergency veterinary care to thousands of affected livestock and pets. The initiative aims to address the critical health needs of animals that survived the worst flooding in 60 years.
Why it matters
Post-disaster recovery efforts often overlook animal welfare, yet the health of livestock is vital for the economic stability and food security of rural communities.
The focus in flood-hit areas of Assam has turned to animal welfare.
As the floodwaters recede, animal protection organisations have joined hands with Assam’s Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department to conduct medical camps for more than 10,000 traumatised livestock and pets.
The floods, considered the worst in 60 years, have affected more than 7.5 lakh people and claimed 68 human lives so far, mostly in eastern Assam’s Charaideo, Jorhat, and Sivasagar districts.
According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, the floods affected 8.82 lakh farmed and companion animals, while 26,512 animals, including fowls and pets, were washed away.
The Humane World for Animals India and local NGO Just Be Friendly partnered with the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department to start emergency relief efforts and support animals and the communities that depend on them.
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