With temperatures rising in Guwahati, the Assam State Zoo and Botanical Garden has implemented a series of heat-relief measures to protect its animals from heat stress, according to Chief Animal Keeper Rajani Kanta Deka.
To help animals stay cool, zoo authorities have installed electric fans, air coolers, showers, and even air conditioners in enclosures. Special provisions like large bathtubs have been set up for the zoo’s seven tigers.
“We’ve constructed a big bathtub for the tigers and placed electric fans in their cages. Cooling systems including air coolers and showers have also been provided to keep animals comfortable,” Deka said, adding that all animals are currently healthy and eating well.
Meanwhile, Guwahati is also facing heavy rainfall and waterlogging due to consistent downpours, affecting public life. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the city will remain partly cloudy with occasional rain or thundershowers. Temperatures are expected to range between 27°C and 37°C.
In light of the severe weather, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has advised residents in low-lying and riverbank areas to remain cautious and follow safety advisories. Several districts recorded over 30 cm of rain recently, with Silchar receiving 42 cm.
The Indian Air Force has also launched a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operation in flood-affected regions of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, rescuing stranded individuals from swollen rivers.
