The floods caused by an overflowing Vishwamitri River in Vadodara spread widespread destruction across the city, affecting animals as much as humans.

The famous Kamatibaug Zoo of Vadodara saw disheartening scenes as 10 animals including four to five deers and just as many nilgais lost their lives following the flood.

The zoo authorities seem to have neglected the animals, as many animal enclosures were flooded, raising concerns of potential illnesses among the animals. Moreover, the animals have been without food and water for the past four days.

Situated near the Vishwamitri River, the zoo still remains flooded even when the waters have started to recede in other parts of the city. The extent of damage will be assessed once the water subsides, and it is feared that more animals and birds may have lost their lives.

Zoo curator Pratyush Patankar has been unreachable despite repeated attempts.

After the river reached the critical level of 37 feet, 12 feet above the danger mark of 25 feet, a total of 5,000 people were evacuated, and 1,200 were  rescued.

However, on August 29, water started to recede from many areas including  Vasna, Akota, Jetalpur, Manjalpur, and Diwalipura.

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