Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Urges Action on Uttarakhand Forest Fires

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has called for immediate action from the central and Uttarakhand governments to address the ongoing forest fires in the Himalayas. Following the tragic deaths of four forest workers, Gandhi emphasized the need for cooperative efforts to prevent further incidents and compensate affected families.

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has urged both the central and Uttarakhand governments to take decisive action against the rise of forest fire incidents in the Himalayas.

Her appeal follows the tragic deaths of four forest workers who perished while battling a blaze at Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary in Almora district. Several others were injured.

In a heartfelt post on social media platform X, Gandhi expressed deep sorrow and called for immediate compensation and support for the affected families.

The fires, which have been raging for months, have ravaged hundreds of hectares of forest land in Uttarakhand. Similar incidents are also being reported from Himachal Pradesh.

According to recent studies, forest fires in the Himalayan region have surged, largely due to climate change. Gandhi emphasized that both state and central governments must cooperate to implement preventive measures and save the Himalayas.

Last month, a forest fire engulfed a resin factory in Almora, killing three workers.

As dry and hot weather persists, forest fires continue to be a grave concern in Uttarakhand. In the last 24 hours alone, seven incidents affected 4.50 hectares of forest, according to the Uttarakhand forest fire bulletin.

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