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Forest fires intensify amid Uttarakhand's driest April in 5 yrs
Credit: IndiaTimes- Published 3 weeks ago
Uttarakhand's Kumaon region battles severe forest fires amidst an 85% rainfall deficit in April. The crisis escalates with minimal precipitation, stark rainfall differences, and heightened concerns of intensified fires due to climate change impact.
Video credit: Oneindia
Published 3 weeks ago - 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 state’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.
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