2.2 mln people affected by floods in India's Assam as water inundates Kaziranga Park

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal takes a look of the water-logged Kaziranga wildlife sanctuary by speed boat in Nagaon district of Assam, India, July 16, 2020. The incessant rains in India's northeastern state of Assam has worsened the flood situation there as water has inundated new areas, officials said Tuesday. Wildlife officials said 95 percent areas of the Kaziranga national park were inundated. The park, a world heritage site, is the largest home to the one-horned rhinoceros in India. Reports said at least 51 wild animals were confirmed dead and 100 have been rescued. Many wild animals including tigers and rhinos strayed into nearby villages because of the rising water. (Str/Xinhua)