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 ISTUttarakhand 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 ISTThe 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 ISTRains may have scaled down Uttarakhand forest fires: State Forest Department
Fires broke out at 964 locations in the state making Nainital , Almora , Tehri and Pauri the worst-affected districts.
Apr 07, 2021, 19:41 PM ISTUttarakhand forest fire: IAF continues fire fighting operations in Pauri, Tehri districts
The Indian Air Force (IAF) continues to carry out fire fighting operations in Uttarakhand on Tuesday (April 6), which is the second day. Several sorties are being conducted over the burning forests of Pauri and Tehri districts to spray water over the flames and extinguish them.
Apr 06, 2021, 14:06 PM ISTUttarakhand forest fires: Centre extends help to state, NDRF team deployed
The Uttarakhand forest department has received reports of at least 40 active forest fires. As the temperature is increasing in the state, the incidents of such forest fires is also on rise.
Apr 05, 2021, 14:55 PM ISTRaging Uttarakhand forest fire can melt glaciers faster, say experts
Raging forest fires in Uttarakhand could have a catastrophic effect on the state's glaciers which are the lifeline of the major rivers flowing through India's northern plains, believe many environmentalists.
May 03, 2016, 10:07 AM ISTUttarakhand forest fires show signs of abating
Forest fires raging through large parts of Uttarakhand began showing signs of abating as two IAF choppers and over 10,000 personnel continued firefighting operations for the second day on Monday.
May 02, 2016, 23:38 PM ISTIAF choppers dump water to douse forest fires; Centre sends probe team to Uttarakhand
Three Mi 17 choppers of the IAF on Sunday dumped loads of water on forest fires raging for days in Nainital and Pauri districts in Uttarakhand.
May 02, 2016, 00:21 AM ISTUttarakhand forest fires: Things as they happened on Sunday
Raging forest fires have destroyed vast swathes of forested land across Uttarakhand.
May 01, 2016, 22:29 PM ISTUttarakhand forest fire LIVE: 1500 villages under threat, govt issues alert
Over 1500 villages on Sunday were under threat from the raging forest fires in Uttarakhand, prompting the centre to deploy three teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to bring the inferno under control.
Apr 30, 2016, 19:10 PM ISTForest fires threaten to wipe out 1,500 villages in Uttarakhand, NDRF, IAF step in to mitigate crisis, govt issues alert
On Saturday, Indian Air Force has also deployed an 11-member team equipped with a Mi-17 helicopter to control the blaze. This comes after the state government sought its help.
Apr 30, 2016, 17:27 PM ISTUttarakhand forest fires: Governor allocates more personnel to douse flames
Uttarakhand Governor KK Paul, Friday, allocated 3000 more personnel to double the number of those fighting the flames to 6000.
Apr 29, 2016, 18:19 PM IST