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.