Koida mining area in Odisha has recorded a historic high temperature of 45 degrees Celsius. Known for its cool climate and occasional snowfall, the region is now facing extreme heat due to large-scale deforestation for mining activities and expansion of steel plants. Thousands of acres of protected forests like Karo, Sarkunda, and Toda have been cleared, leading to drastic climate changes and affecting the lives of local residents and workers. https://sambad.in/district/sundargarh/hectares-upon-hectares-of-forests-are-being-sacrificed-for-mining-and-the-climate-is-changing-11870696 #creator program