Telangana: 70 Year Old Banyan Tree, Uprooted Due To Rains, Saved By Nature Lovers
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The Banyan tree was uprooted four months ago due to unprecedented heavy rains in the outskirts of Suddala village in Sircilla.
A massive 100-tonne Banyan tree, more than 70 years old, that fell four months ago due to torrential rains in the Sircilla district of Telangana has been saved by the efforts of some environmental activists. One of the most satisfying moments in my life. A 70-year old huge banyan #Tree that had been uprooted due to heavy rains in sircilla was translocated with the help of @KTRTRS garu. When I brought this issue to his notice, he immediately instructed concerned officials.1/2 pic.twitter.com/fmpfh4NZiO
The tree now stands behind the Sircilla Secretariat, transported about 6 km away from where it fell by a 'bahubali' crane. Rajya Sabha MP J Santosh Kumar, who is known for his green initiatives, arranged the transport with the help of K.T. Rama Rao, TRS minister from Sircilla.
The Banyan tree was uprooted four months ago due to unprecedented heavy rains in the outskirts of Suddala village in Sircilla. It stood in the agricultural land owned by Burra Bhumaiah Goud and Burra Ramesh Goud. Unable to access water after it fell, it started drying up.
A nature lover from the same village, Dr Dobbala Prakash, who believes in the dictum "Vriksha Rakshitah Raksha (If you protect the trees, the trees will protect you)" was upset that the tree which gave shelter to humans and birds alike had fallen.
