Indian Air Force battles wildfire in Dzukou Valley

The Indian Air Force said on Twitter that it has resumed Bambi Bucket operation to douse the wildfire in Dzukou Valley on the Manipur-Nagaland border.

Kohima (Nagaland): The Indian Air Force (IAF) resumed Bambi Bucket operation from Sunday onwards to douse the fire in Dzukou Valley near Kohima, said IAF.

"Continuation of Operations Dzukou Valley. IAF helicopters resumed Bambi Bucket operations today towards dousing the fire in Dzukou Valley near Kohima. Four Mi-17 helicopters have been deployed at Dimapur AND Rangapahar for the task," IAF tweeted.

Sixty personnel of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) were deployed on Saturday at the wildfire site at Dzukou valley which lies on the Manipur-Nagaland border, according to Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday had assured of assistance to Singh in containing the wildfire.

Director-General of NDRF Satya Pradhan updated that teamwork of all the agencies along with support from the Centre and the state government helped in fighting the wildfire.

This valley is located at the state borders of Manipur and Nagaland and is a popular tourist spot. The wildfire is causing harm to its natural environment.

(ANI)