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Damages and potential long term effects
The flooding in Assam during the 2020 monsoon season has caused damage to bridges, government buildings, roads, embankments and schools. The government has announced funding of 3.46 billion Indian Rupees ($42 million) for repairs and aid to the region. In addition to this aid, the central government, according to Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, has committed to passing an "ordinance to set up North East Water Management Authority, to address flood and erosion problems in Assam" with more permanent solutions in an attempt to stop future monsoon seasons from being so devastating to the area. Millions of people living in the flooded area rely on crops and livestock to provide for their families. The floods began just before harvest causing destruction to more than 26,652 hectares of crops and more than 45,000 domesticated animals have been forced to flee or be abandoned. Assam is also home to a number of wildlife sanctuaries which have been seriously damaged by the flooding. The Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary has India's highest population of rhinoceroses and at the height of the flooding, 90% of Pobitora was underwater. Kaziranga National Park has also been deeply affected with more than 150 wild animals rescued and 125 wild animals, including 12 rhinoceros have died.