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NEW DELHI: The Doda district administration has issued an urgent advisory urging residents to wear masks due to massive forest fires blanketing the Bhaderwah Valley with thick smoke. Prolonged dry weather conditions over the past month have triggered frequent forest fires which cause widespread panic and serious health concerns among residents.
Doda Additional Deputy Commissioner stated, “It is the peak of the dry season, and there has been no rainfall. Our forests and fields have become completely dry, and there is a constant risk of fires in the forests, which are actually occurring. The smoke is affecting the air, and I would like to advise the general public of Bhaderwah to stay indoors. If they need to go out, they should wear a mask to protect their health.”
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The Forest Department and Fire and Emergency Services have been put on high alert to take swift action in controlling the ongoing forest fires. The situation underscores the need for immediate measures to prevent further devastation and protect the health and safety of Bhaderwah’s residents.
The persistent fires and subsequent thick smoke have left residents in a state of alarm. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the region has reached a record 53 which raise significant health concerns. For the past month, there has been a fire burning in the jungle, which is causing a lot of pollution. People out there are facing significant difficulty in breathing.
