As Forest Fires Escalate, Hills Of North India Struggle To Survive
Published on: June 12, 2026, 9:49 p.m. | Source: Free Press Journal
Forest fires across Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir are worsening environmental and water crises in the Himalayan region. Experts warn that declining rainfall, hydrological drought and inadequate preparedness are damaging forests, agriculture and water sources, while smoke pollution and shrinking natural springs are affecting public health and livelihoods.
