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18/12/20 14:01 PM IST

Source: Indian Express

Assam electric fences causes casualties

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Data shared by the Assam Forest Department show that the state saw 113 elephant deaths due to electrocution between 2009 and September 25, 2020, with several more casualties

Issue
  • Nearly 90 elephants have died of electrocution in Assam since 2011, according to the state’s forest department figures.
  • The major reason for these deaths, are illegal electric fences and ill-maintained sagging power lines.
  • People living in areas frequented by wild elephants have been setting up electric fences to protect their farms and property.
  • But instead of using low-intensity direct current in these fences as is the norm, people often end up drawing current from high-powered domestic lines. 
Solution
  • The APDCL can  try insulating wires at vulnerable locations, check sagging wires. Or, for that matter, look into the theft of power from domestic lines.
  • Installing hanging solar-powered fences in places like Orang (National Park), Manas & Laokhowa.
  • These are visible from a distance, and are more effective in keeping the elephants away. 
  • Mobile Anti Depredation Squads, armed with pump action guns and rubber bullets.
Source: Indian Express

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