Sink or swim: states reel under floods

July 31, 2017 05:43 pm | Updated December 03, 2021 12:39 pm IST

The annual floods assume significance for the ecology of the national park. Although it causes woes for the animals, the park needs to be flooded every year as floods wash away the unwanted weeds and it is very vital for the ecosystem of the park, experts tell IANS.

The annual floods assume significance for the ecology of the national park. Although it causes woes for the animals, the park needs to be flooded every year as floods wash away the unwanted weeds and it is very vital for the ecosystem of the park, experts tell IANS.

Rains have been battering many north, north-east and north-west parts of India over the last few days with the death toll in West Bengal touching 31 recently. A look at the areas that were hit by the incessant rains and the havoc it wreaked. 

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