Crocodiles enter residential areas in Vadodara due to heavy rainfall

Gujarat: Flood-like situation due to heavy rainfall in many parts of Gujarat has led to incidents of crocodiles entering residential areas in Vadodara. Those living in high-rise buildings near the bank of Vishwamitri river, which is home to over 250 crocodiles, have complained about the reptiles gatecrashing their homes. The wildlife department has deployed teams to catch such crocodiles, reported news agency ANI.

When the river gets flooded after spells of heavy rainfall, the crocodiles seeking a shelter end up in stormwater drains and underground drainage lines. They travel unnoticed for several kilometres inside the drainage lines and become a threat to the locals. In the past, there have been reports of crocodiles biting or dragging people who had to go outdoors.