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Forest Fires Continue to Ravage Uttarakhand, Threatening Hundreds of More Hectares

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Recent reports reveal a devastating surge in forest fires across Uttarakhand, wreaking havoc on its natural landscapes. In just four days, these infernos have scorched through hundreds of hectares of precious forest land, posing a severe threat to the region’s biodiversity.

The situation escalated on April 28 with the emergence of eight new forest fires, collectively devouring 11.75 hectares of terrain. While deemed ‘non-significant’ by Kumaon’s Chief Conservator of Forest, Prasanna Kumar Patro, the fires underscore the urgent need for action.

Responding to the crisis, the Indian Air Force mobilized a Mi-17 V-5 helicopter on April 27 to quell flames endangering an Air Force Station near Nainital. Equipped with a ‘Bambi Bucket,’ capable of dispersing 5,000 litres of water from a height, this aerial effort highlights the collaborative response to combat the blazes.

Meanwhile, the Indian Army’ has deployed two columns in Kumaon on the state forest department’s request, intensifying the firefighting efforts on the ground.

Prior incidents reveal the magnitude of the ongoing catastrophe. Reports suggest that on April 26 alone, 31 forest fires ravaged 33.34 hectares of land, followed by 23 new fires on April 27 and a staggering 54 on April 25.

Efforts to contain the disaster persist, as Uttarakhand Fire Services announced the successful dousing of a fire near Polytechnic Patal Devi in Almora, averting a potential threat to inhabited areas.

Expressing concern, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami acknowledged the formidable challenge posed by forest fires, signaling the state’s recognition of the urgency to address the crisis.

Since November 1, 2023, Uttarakhand has witnessed a staggering 606 forest fires, resulting in the irreversible destruction of 735.815 hectares of vital forest ecosystems.


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