Kozhikode: Though the seasonal fire resistant activities are on in the arid forest regions of Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary on the Karnataka jungle borders, foresters are happy about copious rains blessing them now.
But the situation in the neighbouring forest regions of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are facing acute water shortage.
In Mudumalai forest regions the department is ensuring water in the artificial ponds and tanks.
Wayanad Wildlife Warden N.T. Sajan said the seasonal elephant migration to the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary in search of water has started from across the borders. Usually, the movement begins by mid-December, but this year it got delayed as the streams in arid regions had sufficient water.
However, he dismissed chances of increased man-animal conflict in the region at this point as the forests are now rich with fodder and water.
"Moreover, we have received today copious rains in many zones including Sulthan Bathery, Muthanga and Vadakkanad which we expect to repeat in the coming days," he told DC.
"The firefighting preparedness is in full swing in all border zones, and such works are already complete in wildfire-prone zones."
The Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary deputed special guards on duty at interior fire camps who are on 'round the clock' vigil. They'd alert the office within no time.
