Massive forest fire in the hills of Mount Abu [ 29 April 2022 ]

 The Hills of Abu Ablaze.

Fire in the Hills

Per kind favour of my niece Crescentia 

The current fire that is blazing through the hillsides of Abu occurred yesterday. Abuites urgently phoned the various departments to take control of the fire. Yesterday afternoon, we had all the concerned departments apprised of the fire that was spreading throughout the jungle. The breeze at the moment is quite strong, so containing the fire is going to be serious and troublesome.

The fire is developing behind the Lower Khodra Dam and is heading towards the higher Kodra Dam. Over 100 individuals are striving to check the fire. I will keep you posted on the condition.

Siddharth, a teacher in Abu Road, forwarded me the photograph last night. He has been keeping me informed about the fire in the hillsides since the first day.

Abu Hills on fire

Happy Easter from The Abode of Gods Mount Abu [14/04/2022 ]

 Wishing All a "Happy Easter" from Mount Abu.

The Easter Moon or Pink moon

 “Just wanted to say a warm springtime hello and wish you a happy 

Easter"

MAY YOUR TROUBLES BE LESS

AND YOUR BLESSINGS BE MORE

AND NOTHING BUT HAPPINESS

COMES THROUGH YOUR DOOR

Springtime and Easter symbolize renewal and new beginnings. Rejoice!

The Pink moon or the Easter moon

May this year 2022 be less stressful than the previous two years. May you keep riding the winds of fortune and may COVID shy away from your family and friends 

The Abu Bunny wishes you all well have a great weekend.

The wild hare of Mount Abu 

Photograph in favour of Sahil Zutzi.

Achalgarh area set ablaze forest fire Mount Abu [ 24 March 2022 ]

 Wildfire in Achalgarh zone

Wildfire Achalgarh zone
per kind favour Sahil Abu Birder

Wildfire Achalgarh zone

per kind favour Sahil Abu Birder

We judge the lack of moisture in the summer months to be a contributing cause of forest fires. Since summer in the “Abode of Gods” is only just starting, the recent surge of fires in the Achalgarh zone is questionable. On 22 March 2022 there was a fire in Achalgarh, and last night (23 March 2022 at around 6 pm and lasted until about 2 am), three fires broke out almost simultaneously. One was adjacent to the Achalgarh temple area, another was behind the Safari cottages, and the third one was near Veer Baba. 

Officials accuse visitors and locals of irresponsibly tossing lit bidis or cigarettes over dry grass, sparking fires. Some think that they deliberately set jungle fires as revenge for the ban on collecting wood.

Mount Abu has had several forest fire breakouts throughout the years. Forest firefighting is dangerous and agencies lack resources to handle enormous fires. This is one of the most terrifying trials a guy has ever encountered. 

There has been an upsurge in forest fire incidences in recent years, which is a reason for concern for everyone. Forest fires have wreaked havoc on various parts of Mount Abu's dwindling forest every year. The significant damage caused by these fires is the destruction of rare plants located in woodlands. They endanger the lives of animals and birds that live in the forest.

Forest Department officials believe they are short on workforce and equipment to deal with the situation. Even in regions where they have taken action, regular measures such as building fire lines and dealing with forest fires are insufficient. I hope the spate of fires that have cropped up won’t be a harbinger of an evil wind wafting through this hill station. 

Mount Abu city roads in Shambles. [ 15/03/2022 ]

 The pathetic state of Mount Abu roads.

Mount Abu city roads are in Shambles
Photographs per kind favour Jennifer

When RUIDP was given the task of constructing the sewage system in Mount Abu, the condition of the city's road network, which had been declining for some time, became much worse. The incompetence of the government and the commercial telecom sector, which has resulted in haphazard road excavations that seriously jeopardise Abu's fragile ecology, has made the problem worse. The condition of their roadways, which seem to be in a continual state of chaos, appalled residents of Abu, despite ambitions to turn the city into a classy one.

The excavation of all the city's roads has left behind big holes, craters, and loose gravel that is especially dangerous for two-wheelers. the constant rock blasting interrupts everyday life and frequently results in traffic congestion, particularly on weekends when the city draws a sizable number of tourists.

When worried locals voice their displeasure about the frequent digging of their streets, they are told that it's a necessary component of a smart city initiative. A lot of locals doubtfully wonder if a new village is being built, which calls into question the effectiveness of the smart city project.

Potholes and patches abound on the roadways, making daily living difficult for locals like traversing a battlefield. Even if the Abu government is committed to creating a "SMART CITY," the roads are in poor shape because of the influence of state and private contractors, which changes less likely. There are still questions regarding these projects' viability and profitability, and locals worry that they could end up being ghost projects. The previously bright silver line in the distance now seems blemished, casting doubt on the durability and significance of the city's development projects.

Nakki Lake as of today
Photographs per kind favour of Harnam.

MOUNT ABU RAODS 25 March 2022 
Per kind favour Jennifer 

Curfew in Mount Abu:[ 17 Jan 2022. ]

 The market closed on Sunday. They confined tourists to their hotels.

Mount Abu 17 Jan 2022.
Curfews and lockdowns are like the clouds that visit the Abode of the Gods

“Salutations from Mount Abu”

As it is my initial post of the year 2022, I cherish all my readers an outstanding year 

“Happy New Year To All of you!” Stay blessed and remain safe this winter. May you all escape the COVID-19 infection?

Mount Abu was under a weekend curfew yesterday, enforced by the authorities

There were several visitors who weren’t aware that Mount Abu was under a curfew yesterday. The curfew restricted all movement for them, which they found extremely unpleasant. The town was absolutely closed except for essential goods, medical care, vegetable shops, milk booths and the petrol pump.

Police and the administration team were out cruising the streets to ensure the curfew remained in place. They imposed fines on those caught without their masks. Law enforcement fined visitors and residents who roamed around without a legitimate reason. Police gave visitors who didn’t know about the curfew a warning and summoned them to remain in their various hotels. 

Different residents in Abu reacted differently to the curfew imposed on their city. It pleased some that the authorities imposed a curfew in place as they aspired to curb the enormous crowds touring this hill station on weekends. However, some residents were vexed that their livelihoods depended on tourists, and were being targeted by the authorities to disrupt their lives. 

Please note that if you are planning a pleasant trip to Abu, it is best to avoid the weekend. Be conscious that there is a curfew each night from 8 pm to 6 am. The curfew is in place to restrain the virus from being extremely active during these hours or for the animals to prowl freely in the sanctuary without human conflict.