Elephant herd damages crops, irrigation facilities at Hasanur

A herd of wild elephants entered a farm in the Thalavadi hills, causing significant damage to crops and irrigation infrastructure. The local farmer has requested compensation for the losses incurred during the incident.
Why it matters
Human-wildlife conflict remains a critical issue in rural India, impacting both agricultural livelihoods and animal conservation efforts.
A herd of wild elephants entered a farm at Hasanur in the Thalavadi hills on Wednesday night (June 10, 2026) and damaged crops and irrigation facilities.
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