Jagran correspondent, Moradabad. The effect of severe cold and dense fog is not limited to humans only. With the changing weather, animals, birds and wild animals are also changing their locations. The movement of wild animals has increased in the villages of Ganga Khadar and Terai region in Amroha, Moradabad and surrounding districts.
On Wednesday morning, a Sambhar deer species strayed from the forest and entered the population in Hasanpur area of Amroha. Visibility in the forests is reduced due to dense fog and severe cold. In such a situation, wild animals are moving towards the population in search of food and open paths. Along with Amroha and Moradabad, such incidents are also being reported in Khadar area adjacent to Bijnor, Rampur and Sambhal.
Wild boar, deer and sometimes leopards are visible in the fields, tube wells and on the outskirts of villages. Forest officer Naresh Kumar says that visibility becomes extremely low due to fog. Taking advantage of this, wild animals come closer to the population. In fog, humans and cattle are unable to realize the presence of wild animals in time, which increases the risk of conflict.
The risk is especially high in the morning, evening and night. Villagers of Khadar area say that with increasing cold, working in the fields has also become risky. Animal farmers are also afraid of leaving their cattle in the open. In view of the possible danger, the Forest Department has increased surveillance in sensitive areas.
Beat employees have been put on alert mode and people are being cautioned through announcements and awareness in the villages. The focus of the department is to prevent human-wildlife conflict, so that there is no loss of life or property. Experts believe that due to climate change and human activities, the behavior of wildlife is changing rapidly.
Leopards have started coming into the fields due to conflict in the forests. Surveillance and patrolling have been increased in sensitive areas. Villagers are being continuously made aware. Our effort is to ensure that there is no conflict between humans and wildlife and to ensure the safety of both.
- Ramesh Chandra, Forest Conservator, Moradabad Division
Also read- Vanraj in front, caravan of cars behind: Tiger came on the middle of the road, see the exciting scene