Assam Floods Kill Livestock, Destroy Livelihoods
· India · LiveMint, ABC News (AU)
A flood in Assam's Nepali Khuti village killed 23 of Krishna Prasad Sharma's 24 cows, which were the family's primary source of income. The family's goats and chickens also perished, along with their SUV. Sharma estimates it will take four to five years to rebuild his dairy business. The cows produced roughly 150 litres of milk daily, generating a monthly income of about ₹2,25,000. The family's resilience, built over generations, is being eroded by rapid, unplanned development.
Why it matters
The flood has devastated the livelihoods of Assam's dairy farmers, leaving them without a primary income source. This highlights the vulnerability of rural communities to natural disasters and the need for better disaster preparedness and support systems.
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