What damage did the elephant herd cause near Panamadangi RF?

The elephant herd destroyed large tracts of farmlands, including banana and coconut groves, in areas near Panamadangi RF.

How are forest officials tracking the elephant herd in Vellore?

Forest officials are using drones to monitor the movement of the elephant herd and restrict their entry into inhabited areas.

When do elephants typically migrate to Katpadi forest range?

Elephants typically migrate to forest areas near Katpadi from the Kaundinya sanctuary during January and February.

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Elephants Rampage, Devastating Farms in Tamil Nadu

11 Jan

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Summary

A herd of 13 elephants, including four calves, destroyed crops.
Banana and coconut groves were devastated in recent night raids.
Forest teams are using drones to monitor and restrict elephant movements.

Elephants Rampage, Devastating Farms in Tamil Nadu

A herd of 13 elephants, including four young ones, has been causing widespread crop destruction near Panamadangi Reserve Forest in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. For several days, the elephants have been raiding farmlands, particularly devastating banana and coconut groves in areas like Rajiv Gandhi Nagar and Indira Nagar. This annual migration, often from Andhra Pradesh's Kaundinya Wildlife Sanctuary, highlights recurring challenges for local farmers.

Forest officials, in collaboration with police and the Chief Conservator of Forests, have initiated intensive monitoring operations. Efforts are focused on restricting the herd's movement within forest areas, including Chittapara forests in Andhra Pradesh. Drones are being deployed to track the elephants' movements, aiding officials in guiding them away from agricultural lands and preventing future incursions.