War Jaintia

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The general Geological formation is characterized by the presence of rocks belonging to the age group of Achaean and tertiary. The plateau is composed of granites, phyllite, genesis, sandstone and limestone. This is more or less identical with the other parts of Meghalaya plateau. Climate :-Although is enjoying a remarkably pleasant climate, yet rainfall profile is very high during the South -West monsoon, which usually starts from the middle of May and declines towards the last part of September. The intensity of rainfall during the last few years has registered a rising trend, due to the untimely vagary of monsoon coupled by the existence of fogs, mists and nimbus clouds which loom large during the rainy season, the indiscriminate felling down of trees, jhuming, and other ecology degrading factors. This phenomenon has brought about high percolation rate which resulted in soil erosion.

In the past War Jaintia which falls under Jaintia Hills District is blessed with a rich flora and fauna and as such it is of sylvan beauty. These are gradually fading away due to the large scale denudation of forests for lumbering business purposes and human encroachment towards the habitat. As we are aware of the fact that the survival of natural vegetation is influenced mainly by four factors viz. climatic, edaphic, geomorphic and biotic factors. Plants modify the physical environment by creating shades, shelters, niches and foodstuff for birds and animals to feed and live in. The disturbance of the symbiotic system or harmonious interdependence between plants and animals by the jhummias, carpenters and firewood consumers in the District has upset the equilibrium of the ecosystem. The moratorium on the felling of trees for commercial purposes in the year 1996 by the Apex Court of India, has prevented forests from being dwindled at a faster rate than ever. The present modus operandi for coal extraction is unscientific and is on the large scale perspective. It has been reported by the people staying down-stream, that prior to the large scale coal mining in the Khiehriat, Lad Rymbai, etc., there were abundance fishes in the rivers of Borkhat, Amtyrngu, etc.but when the large scale unscientific coal mining took place in those belts upstream, they found that it very hard to earn a living by catching fishes in these rivers. This has aggravated the ecological and environmental problems. The only remedial measures to solve the ecological problem is by way of extensive forestation, effective soil conservation and water resources management programs. In addition to which wildlife protection, scientific extraction of minerals and better technology-oriented education policy are other efficacious measures that are to be adopted.

Seasons:The Pleasant Warm season from March to April.The Rainy/hot season from May to early October.The Pleasant Cool season from October to November.The mild winter season from December to February.

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