TNPSC Thervupettagam

Risk of Central India Forests

August 22 , 2024 5 hrs 0 min 19 0
  • Forests in Central India’s Khandwa and North Betul divisions are at high risk of forest fires.
  • The scientists noticed a slight increase in the number of fires, with about three more per year in Khandwa and one more in North Betul.
  • 45 per cent of Khandwa’s Forest and 50 per cent of North Betul’s forest fall into high or very high fire risk zones.
  • In Khandwa, these high-risk areas are mainly in the northern and southeastern parts, including the Khalwa, East Kalibhit, West Kalibhit, Chandgarh and Aonliya ranges.
  • In North Betul, they are located in the northwestern and northeastern regions, such as Shahpur, Betul, Sarni and Bhaura.

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