KOCHI: As the temperature is soaring, the threat of forest fires is also on the rise in Kerala. As per details from the forest department, 106 forest fire incidents have been reported in the state till March 14, this year.
Nearly 259 hectares of forest land were affected by fire so far. Most fire incidents this year were reported in Idukki and Kottayam areas until summer showers brought some respite two weeks ago. Forest officials in Thrissur and Palakkad are on tenterhooks as the threat of forest fire looms large there as temperature is rising.
