New Delhi: More than 30 dogs, buffaloes, and other animals stranded during the Yamuna floods in Delhi and nearby villages this monsoon were rescued by PETA India, the organisation announced.
The operation, supported by the Global Compassion Fund, involved life jackets, boats, and even tractors offered by villagers to reach animals trapped in rising waters.
Rescue Efforts in Flood-Hit Areas
- Rescuers waded through submerged lanes to save dogs clinging to patches of dry land.
- Buffaloes stuck in waterlogged villages were freed with the help of villagers.
- In one instance, four dogs were rescued from dangerous, murky waters in narrow lanes.
Yamuna Flood Levels
At its peak earlier this month, the Yamuna River touched 207 metres, crossing the evacuation mark. Areas along the riverbanks were inundated after heavy discharges from the Hathnikund and Wazirabad barrages — which released up to 42,440 cusecs of water per hour.
The levels later receded to 204.49 metres at the Old Railway Bridge by September 11, just below the warning mark of 204.50 metres, according to the Flood Control Department.
PETA India’s Statement
PETA India said the rescue was made possible by teamwork and community support. “Villagers joined our mission, providing tractors to help free buffaloes and alerting us to stranded dogs. Together, we were able to save lives,” the team shared.
👉 At animalrights.in, we see the Yamuna flood rescues as a reminder that human and animal welfare are deeply interconnected. Natural disasters don’t discriminate, and it is our responsibility to ensure that animals—domestic or wild—are safeguarded during crises. Every flood rescue, relief effort, and community collaboration highlights the urgent need for proactive planning, compassion, and ethical stewardship for all creatures sharing our environment.
