After Assam's Worst Floods in 60 Years, Veterinary Camps Aid Over 10,000 Animals
GUWAHATI — As floodwaters recede in Assam, animal protection organisations have partnered with the state'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 six decades, have affected over 7.5 lakh people and claimed 68 human lives, primarily in the eastern districts of Charaideo, Jorhat, and Sivasagar.
According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, 8.82 lakh farm and companion animals were affected, while 26,512 animals, including poultry and pets, were washed away.
Humane World for Animals India, along with the local NGO Just Be Friendly, has initiated emergency relief efforts to support animals and the communities dependent on them. The teams are setting up veterinary medical camps to treat injured and sick animals and distribute tarpaulin sheets to vulnerable cattle-owning families, protecting livestock from continued exposure to harsh weather.
The operation aims to reach more than 10,000 animals with emergency veterinary care and relief supplies.
“As we move through the flood-affected villages in Sivasagar, we see cattle that have spent days standing in floodwaters with no food; animals with untreated wounds, and families doing everything they can to save them despite losing fodder, shelter, and access to veterinary care,” said Jaihari A.K., disaster response senior specialist at Humane World for Animals India.
“From previous flood responses, we find that the greatest challenge often begins after the waters recede. Timely veterinary care can mean the difference between recovery and further suffering,” he added.
