India’s Vadodara Streets Flooded With Crocodiles

News Desk

Vadodara, India: The recent floods in the state of Gujarat, India have left Vadodara with an unexpected and dangerous menace: a rise in crocodile sightings.

Some large crocodiles can be seen meandering around the streets, resting on top of rooftops and even attacking some animals since the Vishwamitri River overflowed and water spread to different parts of the town.

Indian social media are full of videos illustrating this alarming scenario where giant crocodiles are seen roaming freely within residential areas. The Vishwamitri River which used to be home to hundreds of freshwater crocodiles is now becoming a matter of concern among local dwellers.

Between August 27th to 29th authorities in Vadodara managed to capture two dozen crocodiles including ones as small as two feet long or as large as fourteen feet long. It was certain that one particularly huge crocodile was caught from Kamnathgarh on the riverbank after locals reported its sighting there.

Residents have been warned by city forest officer Kiran Sen Rajput against going into flooded areas because the reptiles are very dangerous according to him. Thus, these reptiles add another danger for communities who have been affected by the floods and are already facing many challenges.