Forest Fire Season 2023-2024 in India
Key Statistics and Improvements
During the November 2023 to June 2024 forest fire season, significant improvements were observed in the management of major fires across India.
- 67% of major fires were extinguished within 24 hours.
- This demonstrates an improvement from the previous season's 33%.
- The enhancement is attributed to quicker information dissemination and enhanced coordination among response teams.
Fire Detection Data
- The total number of fires detected by the Forest Survey of India in 2023-24 was 2,03,544.
- In the 2022-23 season, the number was slightly higher at 2,12,249.
Regions with Highest Incidence
- Uttarakhand, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh were identified as regions with the highest record of forest fires.
