Uttarakhand forest fires Day 2: Firefighting efforts intensify in Nainital, Halwani and Ramnagar

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on April 28, 2024
Forest officials reported that the fires in Marora and Khanana civil areas of the Narendranagar forest division's Maniknath range have been completely extinguished. Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, after reviewing the situation in the Kumaon region on Saturday night, stated that the forest blaze in Nainital and adjoining areas...

Video credit: Oneindia
Published on April 28, 2024 -  03:02
Nainital Forest Fire: Bambi Bucket being used by an IAF helicopter to fight forest fires | Oneindia
The Indian Air Force deployed its MI 17 V5 helicopter on Saturday (April 27) to combat the forest fires ravaging the Nainital district in Uttarakhand, as confirmed by the stateโ€™s Chief Minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami. Utilising a "Bambi Bucket," the helicopter retrieved water from Bhimtal Lake, situated near Nainital, and discharged it onto the flames engulfing the forests. Here's an insight into the Bambi Bucket and its inception. #NainitalForestFire #BambiBucket #IAFHelicopter #ForestFireFight #WildfireCombat #UttarakhandFires #BambiBucketOperations #NainitalWildfires #ForestFireResponse #EmergencyResponse

You are here


๐Ÿ’ก newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions

Uttarakhand

State in northern India
Voting is underway in 15 assembly constituencies across four Indian states: Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Kerala, and Uttarakhand. These bypolls, while significant,..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 2 days ago

Votes will be counted on November 23. The results of the bypolls, however, will not have any direct impact on the respective legislative assemblies.
Credit: DNA - Published 2 days ago

India is gearing up for by-elections across 15 assembly constituencies in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Kerala, and Uttarakhand. The elections, scheduled for Wednesday..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 3 days ago

Hira Devi, an octogenarian from a Uttarakhand ghost village, is set to make her film debut in 'Pyre' at the Tallinn Black Nights International Film Festival. The..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 5 days ago


Pushkar Singh Dhami

10th Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, India

Kumaon division

Administrative division in India

Related videos from verified sources

Nainital forest fire reaches near IAF station| Army, helicopters called in, boating halted| Oneindia 04:05
Credit: Oneindia - Published on April 27, 2024 


Global Deforestation Increased 3.2% in 2023 Despite Tropical Forest Loss Decreasing 01:31
Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories - Published on April 5, 2024 


You might like