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Uttarakhand Sees Marked Improvement in Environmental Health in 2025, Forest Fires and Pollution Significantly Reduced – All You Need To Know

As per the data recorded by the Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board, the AQI on June 15 stood at 88, which falls under the ‘Moderate’ category, a significant improvement from previous years
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The year 2025 has proven to be a landmark year for environmental health in Uttarakhand, with significant improvements in air quality and a major decline in forest fire incidents. This positive shift has been attributed to an unusual weather pattern, characterized by continued rainfall throughout the typically dry summer months, which helped cleanse the atmosphere and prevent wildfires.

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Traditionally, the summer season in Uttarakhand witnesses a deterioration in environmental health, marked by soaring temperatures, reduced humidity, and a rise in Air Quality Index (AQI) levels. In the past, AQI levels between 250 to 300 have placed the region under unhealthy and severe categories, with PM2.5 levels crossing 60 and PM10 levels exceeding 100. These fine particles—solid and liquid pollutants in the air—pose severe respiratory risks, especially to children and patients with chronic illnesses.

However, 2025 has defied these usual patterns. As per the data recorded by the Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board, the AQI on June 15 stood at 88, which falls under the ‘Moderate’ category, a significant improvement from previous years. The PM2.5 level was recorded at 24, considered ‘Good’, while PM10 stood at 70, falling into the moderate range. Experts believe that continuous rainfall helped suppress dust and pollutants, improving overall air quality.

In addition to better air quality, forest fire incidents saw a sharp decline. As of June 15, only 216 forest fires had been reported over the past four months, affecting just 234.45 hectares of forest land. This is a dramatic reduction compared to previous years, when forest fires often ravaged vast areas of Uttarakhand’s forest cover. Notably, no fatalities occurred this season, though two individuals sustained injuries.

The lower incidence of forest fires has had a cascading positive effect on the Himalayan glaciers as well. In previous years, carbon emissions from forest fires would settle on glaciers, accelerating their melting. This year, the reduced carbon output has contributed to preserving glacier health, safeguarding a crucial source of water for the future.

Environmental experts have hailed this shift as an encouraging sign, emphasizing that sustained rainfall and lower human-induced damage have contributed significantly to a cleaner, healthier ecosystem in the state. While global warming remains a concern, Uttarakhand’s 2025 environmental performance is a bright spot in India’s climate landscape.

Also Read: Uttarakhand: 40 Border Villages Selected Under Vibrant Villages Programme 2.0 as Centre Launches Second Phase


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