India, Feb. 24 -- With rising temperatures globally, the incidence of wildfires has increased across the world including India, disturbing the natural system in several ways.

A new global study based on satellite imagery has added a new dimension to what is already well-documented about wildfires. That is, atmospheric convention also plays a significant role in triggering forest fires, especially in low human- impact regions of the world including in South Asia.

The study can provide some insight into rising forest fires in India, whose period is mainly from March to May. As per the Forest Survey of India data, the number of forest fires has fluctuated from 8,430 fires in 2005 to 1,04,500 recorded in 2021. The data clearly shows that th...