Archive · 24 May 2025
Elephants Wreak Havoc in Odisha, Damaging Crops and Property
Elephants are causing problems in two areas of Odisha, India.
One group of elephants, about 27 in number, came from a wildlife sanctuary and is damaging crops and property.
Another group of 27 elephants has moved between different areas, breaking a house and a school window.
Forest officials are using special teams and drones to keep track of the elephants and manage the situation.
Elephants are causing damage in Rayagada and Ganjam districts of Odisha.
A herd of 27 elephants from Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary is causing havoc in Rayagada.
Forest officials have deployed squads and drones to monitor the elephants.
Another group of 27 elephants moved to Kandhamal, then returned to Muzagarh forests.
The elephants have damaged property including a thatched house and school windows.
- Who
- Elephants, villagers, and forest officials are involved.
- What
- Elephants are damaging crops, property, and infrastructure
- When
- In the past few days
- Where
- Rayagada and Ganjam districts, Odisha, India
- Why
- Elephants strayed into these areas.
- Location
- Rayagada and Ganjam, Odisha
- Origin of one herd
- Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary, Kalahandi
- Approximate Number of Elephants in each Group
- 27
