💨 Abstract

Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district reported the highest number of wildfires in India, totaling 7,042 between November 2023 and June 2024. The state forest department is employing technology like GIS and remote sensing, setting up fire control centers, and using fire-blower machines to prevent fires. Local communities are also being educated about forest fire dangers.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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