Published 11:23 IST, May 29th 2019
Massive forest fire in Uttarakhand's Tehri forests continue, orange alert issued
Fire continues to rage and spread in forests of Uttarakhand with fires reported from the Tehri forest area.
Advertisement
Fire continues to r and spre in forests of Uttarakhand with fires reported from Tehri forest area. Fire fighting operations are underway in area with forest department and fire brige personnel on spot.
Advertisement
fires r as temperature continues to soar with rain. According to locals, forests jacent to district hequarters are blazing with fire, charring trees and green area.
relief from rain seems to be in sight with Dehrun recording a maximum temperature of 38 degree Celsius on Tuesday an increase of three degrees from rmal temperatures during this time of year, according to Indian Meteorological Department.
Advertisement
Clear skies are predicted for next three days with temperatures expected to touch 40 degree Celsius. Possible relief is predicted only on June 1 with partly cloudy skies forecast showing possibility of development of thunder and lightning.
Advertisement
11:06 IST, May 29th 2019