Mangrove loss will create hotspots of carbon dioxide emissions (including one in Bay of Bengal)
Recognising the carbon sequestered through coastal ecosystems at the national level can aid in achieving India’s targets and mitigating climate change. 2 hours ago
Six mangrove-rich regions, including the Bay of Bengal in South Asia, are identified as future hotspots of carbon dioxide emissions from mangrove loss due to various factors, according to a new study.
Emissions from the loss of these “carbon superstores” could reach 2,391 teragram carbon dioxide equivalent by the end of the century, or 3,392 teragram CO2 eq when considering foregone soil carbon sequestration – a missed opportunity to capture (sequester) more carbon in losing the mangroves, according to the study.
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Mizoram Ablaze, Quick Govt. Response Lunglei district under control
ITANAGAR: Two days after a forest fire in Mizoram’s Lunglei town began, authorities were able to bring much of the raging flames under control but it continues to burn in other parts of the state.
Residents of the town woke up to scenes of a raging fire in the surrounding hills. The fire reportedly started at around 7 am on Saturday.
Lunglei district’s deputy commissioner Kulothungan Ashokan informed The Citizen that around 95 to 98 percent of the fire had been contained by Monday afternoon.
Those in Mizoram, including the deputy commissioner, said that forest fires in the state are commonplace.
Forest fire management
| 27 April 2021 5:51 AM GMT
Devastating forest fire in Mizoram s Lunglei district has left several settlements destroyed. It also exposed the yawning gaps in forest fire management in Northeast region which accounts for more than fifty per cent of forest fires in India. The Indian Air Force deployed two helicopters equipped with Bambi buckets for spraying water to bring the raging fire in the district and adjoining areas under control following an SOS by the Mizoram government. It is heartening to know that no casualty has been reported from the affected areas. The prevailing COVID-19 pandemic situation will make providing shelter and rehabilitation to affected people a challenging task. According to India State of Forest Report, 2019 Mizoram accounts for the highest 29.91 per cent of its forest cover spreading over an area of 5423 sq. km is extremely fire prone and 38.46 per cent forest cover (7009 sq. km) is very highly fire prone and 24.64 per c
Australia-type bushfire ravages Mizoram’s southern districts
Mizoram government firefighters, backed by Assam Rifles and Border Security Force troops and local volunteer groups have so far failed to put out the fire, officials said.
By IANS| Published: 26th April 2021 12:22 pm IST The fire was sparked around 7 a.m. on Saturday possibly by some villagers who were trying to clear the hills near Lunglei town. (Twitter)
Kolkata: Indian Air Force helicopters with Bambi Buckets have been pressed into service to put out an Australia-type bushfire raging for two days in Mizoram’s Lunglei district.
Late on Sunday night, the fire had spread to Lunglei town and villages in the adjoining district of Lawngtlai.