Kerala Orders Removal of Encroachments in Anayirankal Dam Catchment

Authorities in Kerala have ordered the removal of illegal encroachments within the catchment areas of the Anayirankal dam to mitigate rising human-wildlife conflicts. This region serves as a vital primary habitat for wild elephants in the Devikulam range of Idukki district. Restoring these forest corridors is expected to reduce animal straying into human settlements.