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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.
Unfortunate : Huge Wildfire At Dzuko Valley At Manipur-Nagaland Border Unfortunate : Huge Wildfire At Dzuko Valley At Manipur-Nagaland Border The massive fire is likely to have caused huge damage to biodiversity in Dzuko, also known as the valley of the flowers .
Dzukou range is said to be a tourists favourite.
A huge wildfire engulfed the picturesque Dzuko Valley, famous for its biodiversity and seasonal flowers, located at the borders of Manipur and Nagaland. Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh last night called the incident very unfortunate , describing Dzuko Valley as one of the most beautiful places in Manipur . According to officials, the fire is now under control. An Indian Air Force chopper has been deployed to put out the fire after Nagaland s request.
Dzukou Valley fire: Indian Air Force deploys Mi-17V5 helicopter to control the fire
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With fire in Dzukou Valley along the Manipur and Nagaland razing, Indian Air Force (IAF) has deployed the Mi-17V5 helicopter to tame the wildfire. The valley is located around 30 KM from Nagaland’s capital Kohima.
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Guwahati: With fire in Dzukou Valley along the Manipur and Nagaland razing, Indian Air Force (IAF) has deployed the Mi-17V5 helicopter to tame the wildfire. The valley is located around 30 KM from Nagaland’s capital Kohima. It is a famed sanctuary endangered Blyth’s tragopan – Nagaland’s State Bird.