SRINAGAR: Amid a heat wave in Jammu & Kashmir, the Disaster Management Authority (DMA) issued an alert, warning of a high risk of extreme fires in forest areas over the next seven days, urging people to report any incidents promptly by calling 113
“Extreme forest fire risk is likely to occur over forest areas in next 7 days. People are requested to report the incident ( if any ) on 112 for prompt response. Dial 112 for any help,” JKDMA in an alert said.
Meanwhile, weatherman said that the “heat wave” over plains of Jammu and Kashmir was likely to continue for the next six days.
He said from May 23-28 generally dry weather is expected even as the possibility of thundershower activity at “isolated” places cannot be ruled out.
