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- Assam's devastating floods, considered the worst in 60 years, have affected over 7.5 lakh people and killed 68, and now that waters are receding, attention has shifted to animal welfare.
- Animal protection groups, including Humane World for Animals India and local NGO Just Be Friendly, have partnered with the state's Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department to run medical camps for livestock and pets.
- The floods affected 8.82 lakh farmed and companion animals, and 26,512 animals were washed away.
- The relief operation aims to reach more than 10,000 animals with veterinary care, medicines, and tarpaulin sheets for cattle-owning families.
What to watch next
- Progress of veterinary camps towards the 10,000-animal target in districts like Sivasagar
- Whether more animal welfare organisations join the relief effort
- Risk of animal suffering worsening after floodwaters recede, as flagged by responders
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Named India · Assam · Charaideo · Jorhat · Sivasagar · Assam Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department · Assam State Disaster Management Authority · Guwahati · Humane World for Animals India · Jaihari A.K. · Just Be Friendly
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