[BREAKING] Forest Fires In Uttarakhand, Urgent Listing Requested In SC

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Forest fires ravaging Uttarakhand ask for urgent petition filing for Supreme Court listing, as advocates are instructed to circulate emails for consideration.

[BREAKING] Forest Fires in Uttarakhand, Urgent Listing Requested in SC

NEW DELHI: Today (April 29): The Supreme Court of India is addressing the urgent matter of massive forest fires in Uttarakhand, as a petition has been filed for its immediate listing. The apex court has instructed the advocate to circulate an email, indicating its willingness to consider listing the case.

The devastating fires, which have engulfed regions such as Nainital and Rudraprayag, have already destroyed approximately 33.34 hectares of precious forest land.

Efforts to combat the fires have been intensified, with the Indian Army and Air Force joining the firefighting operations. Meanwhile, former Chief Minister Harish Rawat has criticized the state government for its lack of seriousness in addressing the raging forest fires.

The issue of the ongoing forest fires in Uttarakhand has gained significant attention, prompting a petition for urgent listing in the Supreme Court. With the destruction of vast areas of forest land, the situation requires immediate action and intervention from the highest judicial authority.

In response to the escalating forest fires, the Indian Army and Air Force have been deployed to assist in the firefighting efforts. The combined forces are utilizing helicopters to control and extinguish the fires. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami confirmed the involvement of the military in combating the fires, particularly in the Nainital region, where several hectares of green cover have already been engulfed. This collaborative effort aims to contain the fires and prevent further destruction.

Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat emphasized the significance of increasing humidity in forest areas. Citing a comprehensive plan developed in 2015-16, Rawat stated that controlling forest fires requires measures to raise humidity levels. He expressed dissatisfaction with the current state government’s approach to addressing the fires, suggesting a lack of seriousness in tackling the issue.

The forest fires in Uttarakhand continue to wreak havoc, with fresh incidents reported in various regions, especially in the Kumaon area. As of Sunday afternoon, eight forest fire incidents were recorded, with four occurring in the Kumaon region alone. The scale of the destruction emphasizes the urgency of the situation and the need for immediate action.