Already the water shortage has led to the death, of one lion cub near Devalia.
Officials say more cubs have died elsewhere.
Water-holes are full of slush. Besides, Gir harbours 300 species of birds and 26 species of reptiles. With a long, dry summer ahead, forest officials are a worried lot. They said prides are moving to the sanctuary's edges, mainly in the direction of the coastal Forests. They also said the Palitana area in Bhavnagar district, which received sufficient rainfall, is attracting a large number lions and other animals.