Wildfire Ravages Similipal, Asiaâs Second Largest Biosphere Reserve
The flames have reportedly devoured eight of the reserve s 21 ranges, and further spread to Anadapur, Kandachira and Balimal hills in the Podadhia forest range.
Image posted by Odisha chief forest officer on March 4, 2021, of fire service personnel inspecting a charred forest area in Similipal National Park. Photo: Twitter
Environment06/Mar/2021
A wildfire raging for over 10 days has destroyed nearly a third of the Similipal biosphere reserve in Odishaâs Mayurbhanj district. The state government has said that firefighters have brought the fire under control but conservationists have also demanded an immediate impact assessment.
Hot February triggers a wildfire with Similipal forests in the eye
Absence of post-monsoon rains last year led to a drier winter cut short by a rise in temperature across the State in February which acted as a perfect platform for the wildfire.
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A forest staff uses an air blower to prevent spread of the fire in Similipal Tiger Reserve on Saturday. (Photo | Express) By Express News Service
BHUBANESWAR: A prolonged dry spell coupled with an ominous rise in February temperature has triggered unprecedented forest fires in central and eastern Indian states, including Odisha. Similipal Tiger Reserve, one of the first tiger habitats to come up in India, has been caught in the inferno.