Battagaram: The Battagram district, particularly near the Nandhiyar River, is facing a severe water scarcity crisis attributed to the proliferation of Abeles trees. Residents have reported that these trees are significantly depleting the water resources, impacting both the local ecosystem and climate.
Local residents have blamed the forest department for their lack of awareness and action regarding the detrimental impact of Abeles trees. “The Nandhiyar River is losing water because of these trees,” a local resident explained. “It’s the responsibility of the district administration and the forest department to ensure that environmentally friendly trees are planted.”
Residents of Battagram are increasingly alarmed about the rapid spread of Abeles trees, which they say are causing severe water scarcity and contributing to local climate changes, particularly around the Nandhiyar River.
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Mohammad Khan, Farmer in battagran said that “The Abeles trees have grown so quickly around the Nandhiyar River, and now our water resources are drying up. Our crops are suffering, and we fear for the future. The forest department should have informed us about the dangers of planting these trees.”
Fatima Bibi, Homemaker said that “We used to have enough water for our daily needs, but now even the river is shrinking. It’s distressing to see our main water source depleting. The authorities need to step in and help us understand which trees are safe to plant.”
Ahmad Nawaz, Local Shopkeeper tell The News that The Abeles trees were planted because they grow fast and provide shade, but now they are creating more problems than they solve. It’s the government’s duty to educate us and take action to remove these trees.”
Sadia Qureshi,a schhool teacher stated that the children are learning about climate change in school, but we are seeing it firsthand. The rapid growth of these trees is a lesson in how not to manage our natural resources. We need better guidance and support from the district administration.
Dr. Umar Farooq, a local doctor echoed the community’s concerns, stressing, “If these trees are not cut down, Battagram will face an acute water shortage in the coming years. People will suffer due to the lack of water, and we need to plant trees that benefit the environment and our society.”
There is a growing call for the government and local administration to take immediate steps to raise awareness and implement measures to cut down these invasive trees to save the region from further climate change impacts.
Residents are urging the government and local authorities to take immediate steps to address the issue. The consensus among the community is clear: awareness programs and proactive measures to replace Abeles trees with more sustainable alternatives are essential to safeguarding Battagram’s water resources and climate.
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