Forest fire: Mi-17 chopper dispenses over 25000 litres of water

Earlier on March 9, the IAF deployed one Mi-17 helicopter for fighting raging forest fires in Goa, using Bambi Buckets.

IAF dispenses over 25000 ltrs of water to contain Goa forest fire

So far, 47000 litres of water have been dispensed by the IAF over the afflicted area, said officials.

Goa forest fires: Rane thanks PM Modi for help

"Received an intimation from the Honourable Prime Minister's office that the Defence Ministry would provide full...

Goa forest fire: No major losses to flora, fauna diversity

The impacted areas have been divided into sectors and duties have been assigned to DCF and ACF level officers to...

IAF deploys MI 17 chopper to fight forest fires in Goa

"Today's operations have seen this helicopter flying multiple missions dispensing almost 22,000 litres of water to...

Indian Navy helicopters engaged in dousing Goa forest fire

In a bid to douse the forest fire, raging for the last five days, Helicopters of the Indian Navy on Wednesday...