Uttarakhand is grappling with severe forest fires, with 5,702 incidents reported since April 29, affecting over a thousand hectares of forest land. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Chief Secretary Radha Raturi, and DGP Abhinav Kumar have been actively involved in strategizing and reviewing measures to combat the fires. The Indian Air Force (IAF) has been deployed, using helicopters to douse the flames with water from the Alaknanda River. The Supreme Court of India has scheduled a hearing to address the extensive damage caused by the fires, which includes 930 incidents in the last 6 months and 398 fires since last November.
#Cloudseeding or depending on #rain god is not the answer to the raging forest fires in #Uttarakhand, the #SupremeCourt remarked on Wednesday. (Abraham Thomas reports) https://t.co/jYWHiqO46K
The wildfires, ongoing for months, continue to swallow the green cover of the Himalayan hill state Uttarakhand. Since November 1, 2023, a total of 1,145 hectares of forests have reportedly been destroyed in 910 forest fire incidents. The blaze has now become a threat to… https://t.co/fpJbpxqW6a
Here’s all you need to know about Uttarakhand's raging forest fires, from the highly flammable Chir Pine trees to the human actions that ignite them. #Uttarakhand #ForestFire #Fire https://t.co/0PbWAPBlcM
The #Uttarakhand government told the apex court that 398 #forestfires were reported in the state since last November. https://t.co/Opft9s3Xi5
STORY | Forest fires: 0.1 per cent wildlife cover was on fire, Uttarakhand tells SC READ: https://t.co/VRCciKiR0a VIDEO | “I filed an impleadment (in the Supreme Court), and that is how the matter has come up. Now, the court has taken serious note of it. The state of… https://t.co/EbmyU776rN
#NewsAlert | Uttarakhand forest fire: Supreme Court expresses concern⤵️ ▪️Cannot sit idle relying on rain: Supreme Court ▪️ Government must do something effective: Supreme Court ▪️ Petitioner seeks government intervention. #UttarakhandForestFire
#SupremeCourt today posts for May 15 case relating to #ForestFire in #Uttarakhand. Supreme Court asks Uttarakhand govt and petitioners to share their reports with the Central Empowered Committee (#CEC) which will look into it and give its opinion. (ANI) 🗞️ Catch the day's latest… https://t.co/0WIF3ZSa1n
Supreme Court today posts for May 15 case relating to forest fire in Uttarakhand. Supreme Court asks Uttarakhand government and petitioners to share their reports with the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) which will look into it and give its opinion. https://t.co/jJ99aOlOyX
Forest fires: Cloud seeding, depending on rain not the answer. You have to take preventive measures, SC tells Uttarakhand government
There were 398 forest fires from November 2023 till today. All of them man-made: Uttarakhand government tells SC
#WATCH | Rudraprayag: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami says, "...Char Dham Yatra will begin on 10th May, we have been reviewing the preparations for the last few months. Today I spoke to officials, representatives in Dehradun regarding the arrangements that need to be… https://t.co/S4SdwvmX72
VIDEO | Forest fire: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami (@pushkardhami) reviews situation on the ground in Rudraprayag. Directs officials to take necessary steps to prevent and control incidents of forest fire in the region. #forestfire (Source: Third Party) https://t.co/t9It39ZPYi
#WATCH | Dehradun: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami says "Forest fire is being controlled and a lot of difference can be seen in the last 2-3 days. Since the Char Dham Yatra is going to begin soon, we are trying to bring the fire under control. Today, in the meeting we had… https://t.co/5tW7YNKeur
Thick smoke from intense #forestfires engulfed Srinagar town in #PauriGarhwal earlier in the day, causing a delay in the resumption of the aerial firefighting operation by the #IAF helicopter Read more https://t.co/1eWiXXyeJI #UttarakhandForestFire #Uttarakhand https://t.co/hvLxZK8o1c
#WATCH | #Uttarakhand Fire Service is continuously carrying out firefighting operations to douse the forest fire in Pauri Garhwal. Wherever fire vehicles have access, fires are being extinguished with water spray; at other locations, efforts are being made in collaboration with… https://t.co/iIdVTGrRIa
Uttarakhand Fire Service is continuously carrying out firefighting operations to douse the forest fire in #PauriGarhwal: Uttarakhand Police #UttarakhandForestFire #ForestFire (Video - Twitter handle of Uttarakhand Police) https://t.co/sWfNsVcYUQ
#WATCH | Uttarakhand Fire Service is continuously carrying out firefighting operations to douse the forest fire in Pauri Garhwal. Wherever fire vehicles have access, fire is being extinguished with water spray, and at places, efforts are being made in collaboration with the… https://t.co/4P0Kxg03AT
Thick smoke from intense forest fires engulfed #Srinagar town in #PauriGarhwal earlier in the day, causing a delay in the resumption of the aerial firefighting operation by the IAF helicopter https://t.co/1eWiXXyeJI
#WATCH | After weather conditions improved in #Pauri, #Haridwar, an IAF helicopter resumed operations to douse fires in the forest area. 📹 ANI https://t.co/ryTGnJrBec
#UttarakhandForestFire | @IAF_MCC helicopter resumes operation to douse fire in the forest area #IndianAirForce helicopters are flying to extinguish the fire in the forests of Adwani by filling water from the GVK dam in #Srinagar. https://t.co/aUbE88xBXG
#WATCH | Uttarakhand | After weather conditions improve in Pauri, IAF helicopter resumes operation to douse fire in the forest area here. IAF helicopters are flying to extinguish the fire in the forests of Adwani by filling water from the GVK dam in Srinagar https://t.co/cN9SZ9hoNg
#WATCH | Dehradun: Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Radha Raturi says, "We had a detailed meeting on the forest fire and held a compliance. All departments are actively participating in dousing the forest fire... Those who set up forests on fire will be booked under the Gangster Act… https://t.co/wWps9cDW8o
#WATCH | On the third phase of #LokSabhaElections2024 , Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami says "Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also cast his vote. I want to appeal to everyone to come out and cast their votes for the completion of the resolution of Viksit Bharat and the… https://t.co/CKzb0KwhCQ
#WATCH | On forest fire in the state, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami says "This is a big challenge for us and we are working on all the possibilities to bring this fire under control whether it is taking help from the Indian Army...We will take strict actions against those… https://t.co/2qyAIobNIC
#Watch | In response to the raging forest fires at #Pauri Garhwal sector in #Uttrakhand, IAF provided the much-needed relief by undertaking Bambi Bucket ops by its Mi17 V5 helicopters. Over 4500 liters of water was used to douse the fires in close coordination with Uttarakhand… https://t.co/9mYCvsMsBz
#WATCH | Indian Air Force tweets "In response to the forest fires at Pauri Garhwal sector in Uttrakhand, IAF provided relief by undertaking Bambi Bucket ops by its Mi17 V5 helicopters. Over 4,500 litres of water was used to douse the fires in close coordination with Uttarakhand… https://t.co/2ItI1AIhwf
#Uttarakhand: 930 incidents of #forestfires have been reported in #Garhwal and #Kumaon regions over the past 6 months, affecting a total of 1,196 hectares of forest land. https://t.co/ZVVV7qakv2
Air Force Chopper Joins Effort To Douse Forest Fires In #Uttarakhand https://t.co/vWI1P8pTUJ https://t.co/RpJAQVwUUW
#InPics | #IndianAirForce chopper lifts water from #AlaknandaRiver to extinguish forest fire in #DobhShrikot area (📷 Uttarakhand Forest Department) Track all the latest updates: https://t.co/hMfOeLOLaP https://t.co/VoCW2xmxzm
#WATCH | Srinagar, Pauri Garhwal: The Air Force chopper has been pressed into service to extinguish the fire in different parts of Pauri district. The chopper sprayed water on the fire in the Doob Srikot forests. (Source: Information Department) https://t.co/dVe83xD62W
#Uttarakhand has reported 5,702 forest fires since April 29, most for any state in India (Reports @neerajsantoshi) https://t.co/vBrGTcVuZu
#WATCH | Srinagar, Pauri Garhwal: The Air Force has taken the lead in extinguishing the fire in different parts of Pauri district. The Air Force helicopters filled water from the Alaknanda River and sprayed it on the fire in the Doob Srikot forests. (Source: Information… https://t.co/sEXFSHbqvU
#WATCH | The #IndianAirForce has taken the lead in extinguishing the fire in different parts of #Pauri district #IAF helicopters filled water from the #AlaknandaRiver and sprayed it on the fire in the Doob Srikot forests Track all the latest updates: https://t.co/hMfOeLOLaP… https://t.co/Ei81nctaFz
#WATCH | Srinagar, Pauri Garhwal: The Air Force has taken the lead in extinguishing the fire in different parts of Pauri district. The Air Force helicopters filled water from the Alaknanda River and sprayed it on the fire in the Doob Srikot forests. https://t.co/66LitY6jLu
#WATCH | The #IndianAirForce has now taken charge of extinguishing the fire in the forests of the #Garhwal division The aircraft has reached the GVK helipad in #Srinagar Track all the latest updates: https://t.co/hMfOeLOLaP (📹 ANI) https://t.co/E8qNZmzJUA
#WATCH | The Indian Air Force has now taken charge of extinguishing the fire in the forests of the Garhwal division. The Indian Air Force aircraft has reached the GVK helipad in Srinagar. Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Radha Raturi said that the help of the Air Force will be taken… https://t.co/eQ5Ld56Vqx
#Uttarakhand | Supreme Court to urgently hear #UttarakhandForestFire petitions on May 8 The petitions highlight the extent of forest fires in Uttarakhand have been pending in the #SupremeCourt for years. https://t.co/X8Cyej0MeG
#WATCH | #Uttarakhand Chief Secretary #RadhaRaturi holds a high-level review meeting regarding forest fire incidents in the state at the State Secretariat in #Dehradun Track all the latest updates: https://t.co/hMfOeLOLaP (📹 ANI) #UttarakhandForestFires https://t.co/OmsHN4NIBH
#WATCH | Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Radha Raturi holds a high-level review meeting regarding forest fire incidents in the state at the State Secretariat in Dehradun. DGP Abhinav Kumar is also present in this meeting. https://t.co/U3nwtE7Cnf
VIDEO | Uttarakhand chief secretary Radha Raturi held a meeting with officials in Dehradun earlier today over increasing incidents of forest fires in the state. https://t.co/hCJWgUNpBe
#WATCH | Uttarakhand Forest fire | State's Chief Secretary Radha Raturi says, "Incidents of forest fire have increased. CM held a meeting the day before. For compliance of those directions, Forest Department has been intimated. Forest Department has given responsibility of each… https://t.co/IbkEKWT5mK
#WATCH | On forest fire, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami says, "This is a big challenge for us. There should be a proper mechanism for this, and there should be preparations in advance to deal with it. It has been said that the responsibilities of all the senior officers from… https://t.co/ti7fBsrhqL
#WATCH | Dehradun: On the forest fires in the state, DGP Uttarakhand Abhinav Kumar says, "70% of Uttarakhand is covered with forest. It makes forest and wildlife protection a matter of top priority not only for the forest department but also for the police department... The… https://t.co/2QYVnlKabC
#WATCH | #Uttarakhand CM #PushkarSinghDhami held a review meeting at Uttarakhand Sadan on the #forestfire in the state (📹 ANI ) https://t.co/QYrnQ5LUDS
#WATCH | Delhi: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami held a review meeting at Uttarakhand Sadan on the incidences of forest fire in the state. https://t.co/TjgEiX1Iwe