Burning question: who’s accountable for Rajgarh’s forest fires?
On Ground: With the onset of summer, forest fires in Rajgarh are increasing. This year, there have been four recorded forest fire incidents between March and April.
Madhya Pradesh sees 66 forest fires daily; AI tracks, action still lags
Madhya Pradesh sees 66 forest fires daily. Despite AI alerts and rising funds, outdated methods hinder timely action in high-risk teak forest zones. Data Reports
India reports over 2 lakh forest fire incidents in 3 years: Govt
India reported 6.3 lakh forest fires in three years. The govt is using alerts, disaster teams, and funds to prevent and control fires. Latest
Wildfires spread across Odisha, over 12,000 fire spots recorded this year
Odisha battles severe wildfires, with 747 new incidents today, adding to 12,000+ fire spots this year. Officials struggle to contain the blazes. Latest
India records over 2 Lakh forest fires in 2024, MP among worst hit
India reported 2,03,544 forest fires in 2024. Gov’t emphasizes AI-driven solutions, alerts, and disaster response to mitigate the threat. Latest | Wildlife
Young tribals of Betul are fighting wildfires to protect livelihood
The tribals of Betul changed their methods of collecting forest produce to prevent wildfires, Now incidents of fire reduced significantly. | On Ground | Madhya Pradesh
21.1 hectares of forests being destroyed every minute in the world: Study
Biodiversity | Environment Stories Forest fire in world; Last year there was a global loss of 3.8 million hectares of forest, according to a University of Maryland report
Uttarakhand experienced 1006 forest fire incidents in last two months: FSI Data
Forest fire incidents are on the rise annually in various regions of the country, including North India’s hilly areas. While these incidents
Climate change will increase wildfire risk and lengthen fire seasons
Climate change forest fire; The consequences of climate change are devastating and we are seeing them all over the planet.
Data: State-wise forest fire incidents over last five years in India
Data Reports In Lok Sabha, The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change said that the Forest Survey of India has reported alarming numbers of forest fires