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Dry spell turns forests in Karnataka into tinderbox
Dry spell turns forests in Karnataka into tinderbox,A four-month dry spell has sparked an unprecedented number of fire incidents in the forests of Karnataka.  Data from the Karnataka State Remote Sensing Authority shows that forest staff have had to deal with as many as 2,020 fires between February 15 and March 5. The state has 20-50 days to go to receive pre-monsoon showers. Officials said such numbers had never been reported

Dry spell turns forests in Karnataka into tinderbox

A four-month dry spell has sparked an unprecedented number of fire incidents in the forests of Karnataka.  Data from the Karnataka State Remote Sensing Authority shows that forest staff have had to deal with as many as 2,020 fires between February 15 and March 5. The state has 20-50 days to go to receive pre-monsoon showers. Officials said such numbers had never been reported