IAF Drops 12k Litres of Water To Battle Forest Fires in Arunachal

The IAF deployed Mi-17V5 helicopters for the operation, which involved challenging conditions at high altitude. In a post



shared on X on Thursday, IAF wrote, 

"Battling forest fires at nearly 9,500 feet in Arunachal Pradesh's Lohit Valley. IAF Mi-17V5 helicopters dropped 12,000 litres of water in the rarefied Himalayan air, showcasing exceptional courage, precision and a commitment towards protecting lives and fragile ecosystems."