NEW DELHI, July 14 (Xinhua) -- Over 1.75 million people were affected in India's northeastern state of Assam by the current wave of floods, officials said Friday.
Of the state's 33 districts, 26 are reeling under flood fury. According to local government officials, overall 29,000 people are staying at 123 relief camps set up across the state.
Officials said several rivers were currently flowing above the danger level in the flood affected areas.
The flood has claimed 52 lives and killed 32 wild animals.
"Two children drowned at South Salmara today and with this the death toll has gone up to 52 in the state," state-run broadcaster All India Radio (AIR) quoting officials said.
Apart from residential areas, the flood water has submerged national parks and wildlife sanctuaries.
"A total of 134 camps of the Kaziranga national park are submerged," local forest minister Pramila Rani Brahma told media. " At least 32 animals including three rhino calves drowned in the flood."
Local authorities said they were using drones to prevent poaching at Kaziranga national park.
"As of now, 90 animals have been rescued safely and additional forces have been deployed at Kaziranga," Brahma said.
Floods are an annual occurrence in Assam during the monsoon season.
