Amidst soaring flames in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland’s wild terrains, India’s defense forces are executing a high-octane firefighting blitz. Army troops and Air Force pilots are united in a relentless push, deploying helicopters for strategic water assaults on remote fire zones.
Victory in Walong came after helicopters unleashed 139,800 liters, extinguishing the inferno completely. Social media updates from the Air Force spotlight dual-front operations, with choppers in Nagaland’s Zunukhu Valley conquering Japfu Peak’s slopes despite hazy skies and thin atmosphere, drawing water from Dimapur’s Padum Pukhuri.
Anjaw’s high-altitude battles at 3,000-3,500 feet see soldiers and airmen in perfect sync. Gripping Army footage reveals helicopters diving into firestorms, dumping water payloads, as surface units deploy cutting-edge tools to starve the flames.
Dry conditions and tribal jhum practices ignited the blazes on February 13. In Lohit Valley, missions above 9,500 feet hammered hotspots with 12,000+ liters, defending the Himalayan biodiversity hotspot from total devastation.
Over five days, Guwahati spokespersons report ceaseless aerial patrols and drops in unforgiving landscapes. This monumental effort not only curbs immediate threats but also bolsters resilience against recurring fire risks in India’s Northeast frontier.