Bengaluru NGO helps replenish water sources inside Turahalli forest

Bengaluru NGO PfA Wildlife Hospital replenishes water sources in Turahalli forest to protect urban wildlife from dehydration and human-animal conflict.

The PfA Wildlife Hospital, a non-profit organisation dedicated to protecting and rehabilitating urban wildlife, has been running Operation Quench Thirst to ensure regular replenishment of water sources inside Turahalli forest in Bengaluru.

The NGO said that every summer, spotted deer are among the most commonly rescued animals along the edges of Turahalli forest, often found injured after encountering dangers that arise when they stray out of forest zones, including road accidents.

“In 2025 alone, PfA rescued many spotted deer under such circumstances,” it said,

The PfA Wildlife Hospital, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and rehabilitating urban wildlife has been running Operation Quench Thirst to ensurse regular replenishment of water sources inside Turahalli forest. | Photo Credit: The Hindu

It added that deer, peafowl, golden jackals, babblers and mynas are frequently rescued near forest boundaries during peak summer, highlighting the growing stress on wildlife due to drying water sources.

“When water sources inside forests dry up, animals are forced to move out in search of water. That’s when we see an increase in injuries, conflict, and distress — most of which are preventable,” said Colonel. Dr. Navaz Shariff, Chief Wildlife Veterinarian, PfA Wildlife Hospital.