Uttarakhand Forest Fire: Over 46 wildfires in last four days, wildlife species in danger
While the nation is busy in fighting coronavirus pandemic, the state of Uttarakhand has been dealing with another tragedy. For the past four days, as many as 46 forest fires have been wreaking havoc in Uttarakhand.
Since the beginning of the year, the state has a deal with 46 wildfires. These wildfires have affected over 51.34 hectares of forest land in the state putting to danger the wildlife species residing in the forests.
As per the report, around 21 instances of forest fires have been reported from the Kumaon region, making it the worst-hit regions in the state. Garhwal has witnessed 16 incidents of forest fires while reserve forest area has witnessed 9 incidents of forest fires.
Meanwhile, two people have died due to the wildfires while one is reportedly injured.
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Ambassador of Israel to India and Sri Lanka, Ron Malka, said that "Our thoughts and prayers are with Uttarakhand this morning with the sad news of the terrible forest fires in the state. We hope the fires are extinguished soon and pray for the speedy recovery of the people and wildlife who were injured."
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Likewise, Former Union Minister Jitin Prasada took to Twitter and wrote: "It saddens me to see these beautiful mountains and forests and the wildlife that finds refuge here under the onslaught of these devastating forest fires for the past 4 days. The govt has to step in with measures to control and provide relief immediately."
-PTC News
