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Headline: Chilling Temperatures and Tiger Sightings Put Adilabad on Edge

Adilabad, Telangana – Residents of the former Adilabad district are facing a double whammy of plummeting temperatures and increased tiger activity, creating a challenging situation for farmers and villagers alike. Overnight temperatures have dipped as low as 8 degrees Celsius, with the Komaram Bheem Asifabad district being the hardest hit. Tiryani mandal recorded the area’s lowest temperature.

Adding to the concerns is the reported migration of six to seven tigers from neighboring Maharashtra. Forest officials and conservationists believe the tigers are seeking mates and new territory during the mating season.

“This is a challenging period for both the tigers and the people,” said Anagandula Venkatesh of the Hyderabad Tiger Conservation Society. “Farmers are particularly anxious as the tiger movements coincide with the crucial harvest period for cotton, soya, and red gram. Agricultural laborers are even afraid to enter fields for cotton picking due to the risk of tiger attacks.”

The presence of tigers has been confirmed in the Boath, Pembi, and Kagaznagar forest areas, as well as near Dandepalli and Asifabad. The situation is particularly precarious in villages bordering forests, near tanks, and around irrigation projects, where temperatures drop even further.

The cold wave has also prompted villagers to take extra precautions for their livestock. In some areas, cattle owners are using thick gunny bags to protect their animals from the freezing temperatures.

Local farmer Devarao of Kunikasa stated, “Residents are facing severe hardships due to the falling temperatures and the movement of tigers. A newly migrated tiger has already killed cows along the state border.”

Temperatures are expected to drop even further in Adilabad, Komaram Bheem Asifabad, and Mancherial districts in the coming days, potentially reaching as low as 3 degrees Celsius in certain areas of Komaram Bheem Asifabad between December and February. Authorities are urging residents to exercise caution and report any tiger sightings to the forest department.

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