The Indian Air Force (IAF) is carrying out intensive firefighting operations on two fronts in the northeast region as raging wildfires continue to threaten forested regions. IAF helicopters have been deployed in relentless aerial missions, dropping nearly 1.39 lakh litres of water to contain the flames.
"At Walong, Arunachal Pradesh, a total of 139,800 litres of water has been dropped, successfully extinguishing the blaze. Simultaneously, operations continue over Dzukou Valley in Nagaland with Mi-17 V5 helicopters drawing water from Padumpokhiri Lake (Dimapur) to battle fires near Japfu Peak amid steep slopes, poor visibility and rarefied air," Indian Air Force X post read.
In Nagaland, firefighting operations are ongoing in the ecologically sensitive Dzukou Valley, where forest fires have spread across difficult terrain, making ground operations challenging.
The IAF has deployed its Mil Mi-17V5 helicopters equipped with Bambi buckets to carry out repeated water-dropping sorties over affected areas.
Officials said operations are continuing, with aerial support playing a critical role in preventing further spread of the blaze.
Authorities are closely monitoring the situation as firefighting efforts remain underway.
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