In the wake of heavy monsoon rains in the northeastern part of India, more than 130 animals have died in a national park.
Among the deceased animals are six rare Indian rhinos, as reported by NDTV and other news sources.
The heavy rains have partially flooded Kaziranga National Park in the Indian state of Assam.
Park employees reported that the animals struggled through the floodwaters, with some drowning. While most of the animals killed were deer, the loss of the endangered Indian rhinos is particularly tragic.
During the heavy downpour, the park staff managed to save around a hundred animals, including two rhinoceros and two elephant calves.
Indian rhinos are classified as "endangered" by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), with around 4,000 remaining worldwide. They primarily live in northeast India as well as in Nepal and Bhutan.
The monsoon season in South Asia typically lasts from June to September.
The rain is important for agriculture in the region, but it also causes considerable damage each year, leading to multiple deaths of both people and animals, destruction of homes, landslides, and road flooding.
