ANNUAL DELUGE IS VITAL FOR THE ECOLOGY OF KAZIRANGA- INDIA

Flood in Brahmaputra River helps to maintain the ecological process of Kaziranga National Park says the District Forest Officer. From washing away Mimosa, the invasive herb that prevents the growth of tall grass (fodder to herbivores) to silt deposition in the park, annual floods is keeping check on the ecosystem of the park. Usually floods in the park recedes in 3-4 days and flood waters do not stagnate in the park as there is no embankment.
18 July
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