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Forest department steps up measures to prevent Aravalli fires
The Haryana forest department tightened enforcement to prevent fires in the Aravalli hills across Gurugram and Nuh. Measures include coordinated response planning, ensured water availability, and standby water tankers, with coordination with the fire department. The report also notes last week's isolated fires and calls from environmentalists for longer-term infrastructure.
Why It Matters
Protecting the Aravalli ecosystem helps prevent desertification and reduces dust in the NCR. Effective fire prevention safeguards biodiversity and air quality in the region.
Timeline
4 Events
May 1, 2026 — Environmentalists welcome measures but call for longer-term infrastructure
May 1, 2026
Environmentalists welcomed the department’s ground readiness but urged strengthening long-term infrastructure. Vaishali Rana noted the need for dedicated fire tenders to quickly douse fires, especially in remote forest areas.
May 1, 2026 — Ongoing vigilance and rapid response readiness
May 1, 2026
Officials said field staff have been instructed to remain vigilant, with rapid response systems in place to detect and contain fires at an early stage, and that preventive measures, resource deployment, and coordination mechanisms are in place to manage fire-related risks in the region.
April 30, 2026 — Last week's fires in Aravalli ranges
April 30, 2026
Last week, isolated fire incidents were reported in the Aravalli ranges of Gurugram and Nuh, including a blaze near Tikli village in Gurugram that took several hours to control, and another fire near Indri village in Nuh where locals and the fire department prevented the fire from spreading further.
April 30, 2026 — Enforcement tightened to prevent Aravalli fires
April 30, 2026
On April 30, 2026, the forest department tightened enforcement to prevent fire incidents in the Aravalli hills across Gurugram and Nuh. Officials said a coordinated response system is being developed for the ecologically sensitive region, water bodies are being kept adequately filled, and water tankers are on standby to respond swiftly to any fire outbreak. The department is coordinating with the fire department, with Subhash Yadav noting there have been few fire incidents this year and fire tenders would be available if needed, and Rao Narbir Singh emphasizing the priority of protecting the Aravalli ecosystem.