Wildfire in Dzokou Valley: IAF sends helicopter to control wildfire
The Indian Air Force (IAF) had sent a Mi-17V5 to tame the raging wildfire at Dzokou Valley which has been engulfed in a huge wildfire for the past 72 hours.
| 31 Dec 2020 9:01 AM GMT
Kohima: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has engaged aa Mi-17V5 helicopter to tame the massive fire in Dzokou Valley, a popular trekking destination on the Manipur-Nagaland border.
A spokesperson of the Shillong headquartered Eastern Air Command said that the helicopter was launched on the basis of a requisition by the Nagaland government. The helicopter is equipped with Bambi Bucket for the fire-fighting in Dzukou Valley near Kohima, Wing Commander Ratnakar Singh said on Thursday.
Massive fire in Dzukou valley on Manipur-Nagaland border
The Dzukou valley is a popular tourist spot at an altitude of 2,452 metres above the sea level, famous for its seasonal flowers and bio-diversity. The Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) officials said the massive fire broke out due to unknown reasons. (Image: Twitter)
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Updated: Dec 31, 2020, 02:09 PM IST
A massive fire has broken out in the famed Dzukou Valley located on the border of Manipur and Nagaland, causing damage to the environment, officials said.
The Dzukou valley is a popular tourist spot and is famous for its seasonal flowers and bio-diversity.
Nagaland: Massive fire breaks out in Dzukou valley, viewpoint destroyed
The picturesque Dzukou valley in Nagaland had a massive fire break out due to unknown causes, the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority confirmed on Tuesday.
| 30 Dec 2020 8:19 AM GMT
Kohima: A massive fire broke out in Nagaland s famous Dzukou valley on Tuesday. The fire which was caused due to unknown reasons, set ablaze the iconic Dzukou Valley Viewpoint, which is a famous tourist stop in the valley. According to Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority, the damages from the incident are not yet clear.
According to reports, the blazing fire in the valley was so huge that it even became visible from the state capital Kohima. Due to the strong winds and dry season, the fire is even expected to move further towards the main valley.