Forest fire a recurring feature at Mount Abu

  • 12/04/1999

The forests of Mount Abu have, once again, fallen prey to summer forest fires. During last week, tourists passing by Abu have experienced hot air instead of the usual cool breeze. Since it is just the beginning of summer, the question that has been raised is-- Is the cause for the forest fires really the unprecedented heat waves for human misdemeanor? According to divisional forest officer T C Verma, last year's insufficient rains have caused the forest to be drier than usual,