Nainital forest fire: IAF deploys MI-17 choppers in ongoing dousing operation

Credit: DNA- Published on April 27, 2024
The IAF choppers conducted aerial surveys over Nainital, Bhimtal, and Sattal lakes, identifying suitable locations from where it could lift water for the dousing operation.

Video credit: Oneindia
Published on April 27, 2024 -  04:05
Nainital forest fire reaches near IAF station| Army, helicopters called in, boating halted| Oneindia
The forest department in Nainital has called for the assistance of the Indian Air Force and the Indian Army to combat a relentless forest fire that has been raging for over 36 hours, consuming numerous hectares of lush greenery. Helicopters have been deployed by the district administration to aid in firefighting efforts. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced plans to convene a meeting to address the escalating situation of the Nainital forest fire in Haldwani district. #NainitalForestFire #NainitalForestFireVideo #ForestFireNainital #IAFStation #ArmyAssistance #HelicopterSupport #BoatingHalted #UttarakhandForests #ForestFireAlert #PushkarSinghDhami #EmergencyResponse #FirefightingEfforts ~PR.152~ED.194~GR.122~

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