The Nilgiris: The entire Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR) extending to over 321 square kilometres wears a parched look, as early drought has gripped the region. The forest officials are on their toes to create new water holes and fill the artificial ponds with water inside the reserve area.
The Nilgiris: The entire Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR) extending to over 321 square kilometres wears a parched look, as early drought has gripped the region. The forest officials are on their toes to create new water holes and fill the artificial ponds with water inside the reserve area.
Trucks of water are taken into the reserve area and filled in the pits and ponds created by the forest department to meet the water needs of the wildlife in MTR. The present drought conditions have made the forests dry and leafless, hence migration of animals in search of water and fresh vegetation has begun in Sigur, Theppakadu, Kargudi and others areas along Gudalur forest ranges.
The situation is a cause of concern for the residents, as they fear drought would be human-wild animal conflict and already instances of elephants rampaging houses are on the rise.
It may be noted that work of extending fire lines have been was kick started a couple of weeks back as a matter of precaution to mitigate forest and bush fires.
Field Director of MTR, Koushal, Deputy Director, Srikanth supervised the activity.
Trucks of water are taken into the reserve area and filled in the pits and ponds created by the forest department to meet the water needs of the wildlife in MTR. The present drought conditions have made the forests dry and leafless, hence migration of animals in search of water and fresh vegetation has begun in Sigur, Theppakadu, Kargudi and others areas along Gudalur forest ranges.
The situation is a cause of concern for the residents, as they fear drought would be human-wild animal conflict and already instances of elephants rampaging houses are on the rise.
It may be noted that work of extending fire lines have been was kick started a couple of weeks back as a matter of precaution to mitigate forest and bush fires.
Field Director of MTR, Koushal, Deputy Director, Srikanth supervised the activity.