Uttarakhand News: In the past week, Uttarakhand has been grappling with a severe forest fire crisis, with incidents originating in forested areas spreading to Nanda, Nainital, and various other regions, resulting in extensive damage to over 140 hectares of forest land.
The situation escalated on Sunday, 28 April, with Uttarakhand reporting more than 42 large forest fires. Preceding this, at least 23 incidents occurred on Saturday, 31 on Friday, and 54 on Thursday, all contributing to the destruction of hectares of forest land.
Forest Fires Ravage Uttarakhand, Over 140 Hectares Affected
Forest fires, particularly in prominent areas like Nainital, also spread to neighboring regions such as Almora and Pithoragarh, inflicting damage on more than 30 acres of forests.
To combat the blaze in Nainital, over 40 personnel from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) were deployed on Sunday.
Uttarakhand has witnessed a series of forest fires this year
This recent outbreak is not an isolated incident, as Uttarakhand has witnessed a series of forest fires this year. According to the Forest Survey of India, since 21 April alone, the state has reported 202 forest fires. Since November, a staggering 606 incidents have been recorded, leading to the destruction of 242.3 hectares in the Garhwal region, 429.4 hectares in Kumaon, and over 64 hectares in administrative wildlife regions.
Authorities have attributed the majority of these fires to human activities, labeling them as “man-made.” Although high temperatures, dry forests, and lightning strikes may also contribute, officials highlight man-made factors such as cigarette ashes, garbage burning, and electrical sparks as significant causes of the fires.
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