Severe drought in Mudumalai; 100 acres of forest destroyed by fire
Severe drought in Mudumalai; 100 acres of forest destroyed by fire - animals displacedDue to severe drought in the outer forest area of Mudumalai tiger Reserve, there has been a terrible forest fire in the forest area from Sigur to Bellikal. Known as the queen of Hills, the Nilgiris district has about 55 percent forest cover. Wildlife such as elephants, tigers, leopards, bison, bears, and deer live in this forest. However, due to insufficient rainfall this year, severe drought is prevailing in the forest areas. Due to drought, wild animals are migrating in search of water and food. A grand festival in which 500 goats and 300 chickens are sacrificed for the prosperity of agriculture; Riots in Dindigul. In this case, a terrible forest fire has broken out in the forest area from Sigur to Bellikal in the Outer Zone Forest of Mudumalai tiger Reserve since yesterday afternoon. Due to this heavy forest fire, more than 100 acres of trees and grasslands in the forest area are burnt to ashes. More than 70 forest officials and anti-hunting guards are actively involved in controlling the forest fire. Due to forest fires, wild animals like elephants and tigers have migrated from the area to other places. The forest department is actively engaged in the work of fighting and controlling the forest fire to prevent it from spreading further.