Forest Fire

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; despite AI-based alerts and rising funds, timely action remains lacking. Vulnerable teak-rich areas like Khandwa face high risk, with outdated methods hindering effective forest fire control.

India recorded over 6.3 lakh forest fires in three years, with more than 2 lakh incidents annually. The govt has implemented early warning systems, trained NDRF teams, and provided financial aid to states to prevent and manage forest fires.

Odisha faces a wildfire crisis, with 747 new fires today, totalling over 12,000 this year. Forest officials are battling the spread, but dry conditions worsen the situation. Authorities urge locals to report fires and stay vigilant.

India recorded 2,03,544 forest fires in 2024, a slight dip from 2023. AI-based tools, real-time alerts, and disaster plans are key to combating forest fire risks nationwide

The tribals of Betul have also changed their methods of collecting forest produce to prevent forest fires and this effort has also had an effect, as compared to the year 2021, incidents of fire have reduced significantly.

Last year there was a global loss of 3.8 million hectares of forest, according to a University of Maryland report published by Global Forest Watch of the World Resources Institute.

Forest fire incidents are on the rise annually in various regions of the country, including North India’s hilly areas. While these incidents

Wildfires pose a significant threat to both the environment and communities, causing widespread destruction and pollution. Effective forecasting and management of these natural disasters are crucial for minimizing their impact

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 detected over the past five years using the SNPP-VIIRS sensor