Forest Fires

Uttarakhand is experiencing forest fires in winter due to an unusual snowless season and prolonged dry conditions. Weak western disturbances and rising temperatures have heightened forest vulnerability, sparking concerns ahead of summer.

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Security Minister Alejandra Monteoliva pledged 'no impunity' for those sparking Chubut's ongoing wildfires—95% human-caused—while federal teams combat flames affecting thousands of hectares. Route 40 reopened amid over 3,000 evacuations, but strong winds threaten further spread.