Uttarakhand fire

Uttarakhand's Worst Nightmare: Forest Fires Rage As April Records Driest Weather In Half A Decade

According to reports, the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand is fighting serious forest fires in April despite an 85% rainfall deficit. 

 

Apr 30, 2024, 15:08 PM IST

DNA: Why Uttarakhand is prone to forest fires?

The fire is spreading so fast in the forests of Uttarakhand that the Air Force and NDRF have had to be deployed to extinguish the fire.

Apr 30, 2024, 03:02 AM IST

A massive fire broke out in the forests of Nainital, Uttarakhand

As the heat increases, the fire in the forests of Uttarakhand has started taking a severe form.

Apr 28, 2024, 00:46 AM IST

Uttarakhand Forest Fire: Massive fire broke out in Nainital Forest

Uttarakhand Forest Fire: As the heat increases, the fire in the forests of Uttarakhand has started taking a severe form.

Apr 27, 2024, 12:22 PM IST

The forests of Uttarakhand are burning, why is the forest fire getting uncontrollable?

The forests in Uttarakhand are once again in the grip of fire. The worrying thing is that even in the Wild Life Reserve area, the forest department is not able to control the fire. In the last 24 hours, incidents of arson have come to light in many places.

Jun 11, 2023, 13:14 PM IST

Fire breaks out in forests of Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh, Tehri Garhwal; pics surface

Because of a lack of resources, the fire cannot be contained, and local residents claim that the government is unaware of the raging inferno in Tehri, reported by news agency ANI.

Apr 26, 2022, 14:10 PM IST

Uttarakhand turns into 'smoke chamber' due to grueling forest fire

Due to forest fires in Uttarakhand, the excess carbon content in the air is turning the old hill state into a smoke chamber and affecting the health of people, especially the elderly, in the affected areas.

Apr 07, 2021, 14:00 PM IST

Forest fire continue to blaze in Tehri district

The fire continues to rage and spread in forests of Uttarakhand with multiple fires reported from the Tehri forest area. Watch this video to know more.

Jun 03, 2019, 13:14 PM IST

Uttarakhand forest fire: What tourists must know

During summers, Uttarakhand attracts lakhs of tourists. But this year may see a drop in the percentage owing to the tragic fire. 

May 03, 2016, 10:31 AM IST

Uttarakhand fire: TMC gives adjournment notice in LS

As forest fires continue to rage and intensify across Uttarakhand, Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Saugata Roy has given an adjournment notice in the Lok Sabha demanding discussion on the present situation in the hill state.

May 02, 2016, 12:32 PM IST

Uttarakhand forest fire spreads, timber mafia's involvement suspected

The Union Home Ministry has sent a four-member expert team to Uttarakhand to look into the forest fires in the state.

May 02, 2016, 09:06 AM IST

Uttarakhand fire: Rajnath speaks to Governor, assures all assistance

The National Disaster Response Force deployed three teams earlier today to control forest fires in Uttarakhand that have destroyed nearly 1900 hectares of forest land in 13 districts since February.

Apr 30, 2016, 20:05 PM IST