Uttarakhand Forest Fire

Approach lackadaisical: SC Criticizes Uttarakhand Govt Over Forest Fires

15 May 2024

While hearing the plea of Nainital resident Nita Pawar, the Supreme Court has recently expressed criticism towards the state government's management of the situation. The court described the government's approach as "lackadaisical." The apex court further reprimanded the government for failing to implement measures despite having prepared action plans. Later,...

Supreme Court To Hear Uttarakhand’s Forest Fire Case On May 15

08 May 2024

The Supreme Court has fixed May 15 for hearing Uttarakhand's forest fire case. While hearing the case, the court directed the Uttarakhand government and petitioners to give their reports to the Central Empowered Committee (CEC). To get their opinion and assessment on this matter. While giving an update to the...

Uttrakhand Forest Fire: IAF Controls Massive Fire In Pauri Garhwal District

08 May 2024

As Uttarakhand continues to grapple with forest fire, the Indian Air Force on the second day of its operation, has commenced efforts to contain the forest fire near Adwani village in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. Earlier, in the Pauri Garhwal district, thick smoke from forest fires engulfed the...

Uttarakhand Forest Fires: What causes forest fires and how common are they in India?

29 Apr 2024

For the past 60 hours, Uttarakhand has been struggling with severe forest fires that have destroyed nearly 108 hectares of land. As a result, the Indian Army and Indian Air Force were called to control the raging fire, with choppers carrying water and busy jet-spraying the area. While the cause...