Assam Police Allows Daytime Truck Movement in Kaziranga National Park After Floods
The Assam Police has permitted the movement of commercial vehicles during the daytime in the Kaziranga National Park area after the flood situation improved. Trucks can now travel from 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM but are still restricted at night.
The floods in Assam have claimed 91 lives and affected 21 districts, including Cachar, Nalbari, Kamrup, Golaghat, and others. In Kaziranga National Park, 214 animals have died, and 155 have been rescued. Water levels have receded in some areas but remain above danger levels in others.
| Districts Affected | Villages Under Water | Crop Area Under Water (hectares) |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | 2,406 | 32,924.32 |
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Assam Police -: Assam Police is the law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining law and order in the state of Assam, India.
Kaziranga National Park -: Kaziranga National Park is a famous wildlife sanctuary in Assam, India, known for its large population of one-horned rhinoceroses.
Floods -: Floods are when water overflows onto land that is usually dry, often caused by heavy rain or rivers overflowing.
Commercial vehicles -: Commercial vehicles are trucks or other vehicles used for transporting goods and not for personal use.
Receded -: Receded means that the water levels have gone down or decreased.
Danger levels -: Danger levels refer to the height of water that is considered risky or unsafe, often leading to flooding.