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Over 1.3K wildfires in Himachal in 1 wk

The New Indian Express

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June 01, 2024

IN the last seven days, 1,343 forest fires have been reported in Himachal Pradesh with an intense dry spell pushing the mercury beyond 40 degrees Celsius in several places, according to the Forest Survey of India.

- HARPREET BAJWA

Over 1.3K wildfires in Himachal in 1 wk

Maximum temperature in Una touched 46 degree C on Wednesday, surpassing the previous highest of 45.2 degree C recorded in 2013. Bilaspur sizzled at 44 degree C and Hamirpur at 43.7 degree C.

Forest officials said that nearly 100 forest fires have been reported in and around Shimla in last one week, posing threat to wildlife and human habitations. A major fire has been raging in Tara Devi forests in Shimla. Solan, Bilaspur, Mandi and Kangra districts also reported forest fires.

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