'Sensing danger, stray animals barked loudly': 140 dogs struggle through night to stay alive at flooded dhapa pound in Kolkata
Sunday, 8 June 2025 () Heavy rainfall caused severe flooding at Kolkata's Dhapa dog pound, endangering approximately 140 stray dogs. The facility, located in a low-lying area, is prone to flooding during monsoons. Attendants and security worked tirelessly through the night to manage the crisis, expressing concern over the absence of senior KMC officials and a veterinary officer.