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Chandel loses 230 sq km forest to fires since 2010: DFO
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 04:38 PM
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The District Forest Officer of Chandel, Manipur, reported that 230 square kilometers of forest cover was destroyed by fires between 2010 and 2025.
The District Forest Officer (DFO) of Chandel district in Manipur has highlighted a significant decline in the region's forest cover due to recurring fires. According to official data cited by the DFO, a total area of 230 square kilometers of forest was lost to fire incidents over the period between 2010 and 2025.
This substantial loss underscores the persistent threat that wildfires pose to the ecological balance of the northeastern state. The figures reflect a long-term trend of vegetation damage that has impacted the local environment over the last decade and a half.
The report serves as a critical indicator for forest management authorities in Manipur, emphasizing the need for enhanced fire prevention strategies and rapid response mechanisms to protect the remaining forest resources in Chandel.
This substantial loss underscores the persistent threat that wildfires pose to the ecological balance of the northeastern state. The figures reflect a long-term trend of vegetation damage that has impacted the local environment over the last decade and a half.
The report serves as a critical indicator for forest management authorities in Manipur, emphasizing the need for enhanced fire prevention strategies and rapid response mechanisms to protect the remaining forest resources in Chandel.