{
  "id": 16010914,
  "title": "Tadoba tiger reserve introduces sensor-based system to manage wildlife waterholes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/tadoba-tiger-reserve-introduces-sensor-based-system-to-manage",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-22T06:50:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/maharashtra/tadoba-tiger-reserve-pilots-a-sensor-based-waterhole-system/article71610400.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tadoba Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra's Chandrapur district has launched a pioneering sensor-based system to regulate water levels at wildlife waterholes, as per officials. The innovative system automatically activates and deactivates pumps based on water levels, preventing wastage and ensuring consistent water availability for animals, says Dr. Prabhu Nath Shukla, TATR's Field Director. The initiative aims to conserve wildlife and manage water resources efficiently, especially during droughts when reliable water resources become scarce. TATR boasts around 130 natural water sources and 350 artificial waterholes, many of which are powered by solar pumps. Although the extreme heat of last summer prevented the need for water tankers, solar-powered pumps often kept running, causing overflow and potential hazards for staff. The sensor-based system comprises a level sensor, controller, and relay connected to the pump, functioning automatically to maintain optimal water levels while minimizing human intervention. By deploying the system across TATR's core area, divided into grids, the reserve aims to ensure equal access to water for wildlife and improve groundwater conservation.",
  "summary": "Describing it as a first-of-its-kind initiative in wildlife waterhole management, TATR Field Director Dr. Prabhu Nath Shukla said the device automatically starts and stops pumps based on water levels",
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}