Floodwaters in Odisha’s Ganjam district have put rare blackbucks at risk. Several animals were reportedly seen being swept away by strong currents in Badamadhapur and Kainchapur under Ganjam block. Reportedly, the two areas are known habitats of the blackbuck, a rare antelope species. Rising floodwaters have inundated large stretches of their habitat, leaving several animals struggling against the currents.