NEFEJ calls for controlling forest fires and prompt distribution of relief to the affected

The Nepal Forum of Environmental Journalists (NEFEJ) has urged the government to control the wild fires occurring in various places throughout the country and to immediately provide relief to the affected people.

NEFEJ has called for mobilizing the entire government apparatus for this and even to declare an emergency when necessary.

Incidences of fire and wildfires have intensified in recent days resulting in loss of life and property as well as destruction of forests. Moreover, people’s right to live in a healthy environment too has been restricted as the growing air pollution due to the forest fires has affected the people’s health, reads a press note issued by NEFEJ president Roshani Adhikari today.

The air pollution level has excessively increased in various places of the country, including in the federal capital, due to the raging forest fires. Children and the elderly people are facing respiratory issues due to this.

NEFEJ called on the government to also pay attention to the appropriate security of people mobilized in the fire control mechanisms.