Many wild animals have been swept away by the rising water levels. As wildlife seek refuge on higher grounds, they risk coming into conflict with human settlements, which can be fatal for animals and people.

In response to this crisis, IFAW, along with the Assam Forest Department and Wildlife Trust of India (WTI), is on a mission to rescue displaced or injured animals and prevent human-wildlife conflicts. IFAW-WTI's rescue team has been mobilised and are being stationed in strategic locations to help keep a look out and respond to wildlife rescues.

The IFAW-WTI Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC) has admitted more than 36 animals that have been injured or displaced by the floods over the past few days. The new animals in the Centre's care include two otter pups that were swept away by the floodwaters have been rescued from the Diphlu River in Kaziranga, as well as barred owls, sambar deer, and hog deer.

On 30 June, IFAW-WTI's Mobile Veterinary Service (MVS) in Western Assam assisted the Assam Forest Department in rescuing a month-old female elephant from Aie River in the Chirang district. Separated from her herd due to flash floods, the calf is currently receiving treatment until she's ready to be released back to the wild.

The IFAW-WTI team is also training volunteer groups on flood rescue, which will enable these groups to assist our rescue teams in the coming days as we continue to respond to wildlife in distress.