Elephant herd tramples paddy and tomato crops in Raigarh
CNN Central News and Networks / ITDC India ePress / ITDC News / Agencies:
In Chhattisgarh’s Raigarh district, a herd of elephants entered fields on Diwali night and damaged farmers’ crops. The elephants trampled paddy and tomato crops. Farmers in Ongna, Koylar and Kodmai villages suffered losses in the incident.
According to information, the herd of elephants reached the fields on Diwali night and began trampling the standing crops. The movement of elephants in the fields affected paddy and tomato crops. Farmers’ concerns have increased after damage to crops that were being raised through their hard work.
With elephants reaching the Ongna, Koylar and Kodmai areas, villagers also feel the need to remain alert. For farmers dependent on agriculture, crop loss can become a cause of financial hardship. This elephant activity has increased concern in the area over human-elephant conflict and crop protection.
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