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67% of major forest fires in 2023-24 doused within 24 hours, shows data
- Business Standard |
- Geography |
- 2025-01-03
- Forest Fire
During India's November 2023-June 2024 forest fire season, 67% of major fires were extinguished within 24 hours, an improvement from 33% previously, due to better coordination and faster information sharing. Total fires decreased from 2,12,249 to 2,03,544.
Forest Fire Season 2023-2024 in India
Key Statistics and Improvements
During the November 2023 to June 2024 forest fire season, significant improvements were observed in the management of major fires across India.
- 67% of major fires were extinguished within 24 hours.
- This demonstrates an improvement from the previous season's 33%.
- The enhancement is attributed to quicker information dissemination and enhanced coordination among response teams.
Fire Detection Data
- The total number of fires detected by the Forest Survey of India in 2023-24 was 2,03,544.
- In the 2022-23 season, the number was slightly higher at 2,12,249.
Regions with Highest Incidence
- Uttarakhand, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh were identified as regions with the highest record of forest fires.