Bharat Express

Forest fire

Expressing dismay at the state government's apparent lack of urgency, the Supreme Court questioned why forest department personnel were diverted for election duties instead of combating the raging infernos.

The raging fire in the forests of Uttarakhand have escalated tension among the residents, causing immense difficulties.

NASA's Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) has revealed a startling statistic: the number of fires detected between April 1 and 27 has surged by 127% compared to the average recorded between 2012 and 2021.

Many bodies were in bad condition and difficult to identify, but added that forensic workers would be taking samples of genetic material from people who have reported missing relatives.