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Forest fires intensify amid Uttarakhand's driest April in 5 yrs

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 30 April 2024 ()
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.
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News video: Nainital Forest Fire: Bambi Bucket being used by an IAF helicopter to fight forest fires | Oneindia

Nainital Forest Fire: Bambi Bucket being used by an IAF helicopter to fight forest fires | Oneindia 03:02

 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,...

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