India, June 25 -- A camera trap in Chhattisgarh's Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve has recorded elephants and calves using a small mountain Jhiriya waterhole at about 3,000ft.

The reserve has developed more than 800 Jhiriya water points and 34 solar-powered pumping systems to support wildlife during dry periods.

Forest officials say keeping water available inside forests can reduce animal movement into villages and farmland, lowering the risk of conflict.

The approach shows how traditional water systems can become practical climate adaptation tools in increasingly hot and water-stressed landscapes.

A camera trap deep inside Chhattisgarh's Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve has captured a herd of elephants, with calves, drinking and splashing ...