💨 Abstract

Bihar has experienced a significant increase in forest fires, rising from 283 to 771 incidents in a year, according to the Bihar Economic Survey-2024-25 report. Over 1400 hectares of land were affected, with more than half of the fires occurring in the Valmiki Tiger Reserve. State Forest Secretary Bandana Preyashi stated that most fires were immediately doused.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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