Nilgiris Forest Division has been carrying out forest fire fighting operations in Forest Dale area in Coonoor. About 100 staff and trained personnel are currently engaged in extinguishing the fire. The Indian Air Force has joined the district team today in aerial firefighting using a helicopter fitted with a... bambi bucket to douse the fire. All efforts are on to control the forest fire raging for the last few days Indian Air Forceshow more

With growing TN- australia relations, this is an area of expertise they can help TN/ india. Aussies have great experience in forest fires . @TRBRajaa and that Perth - chennai flight can be used to bring equipments:)

This one captured yesterday in Bodinayakanur, Western ghats (I think Thalasi aaru)

"Grateful for the tireless efforts of the Nilgiris Forest Division and the Indian Air Force in battling the forest fire. Your dedication to protecting our natural heritage is commendable. 🙏 #ForestFireFighting #ConservationHeroes"

Such conservation measures are important Let forest dept manage forest lands Let @AgriGoI dept manage Farm land farmers @PMOIndia @NITIAayog

@JayapalanRajesh பிராடு சவுக்குக்கு உங்க ஸ்டைல்ல ஒரு ரிப்ளை குட்ங்க மேம்.. Hope u have seen his tweet..

Finally I think it’s been now 4 days!!

Thank the efforts taken jointly by forest department and Airforce.

Good efforts 👏

Come summer, the fire force the force to douse the forest fire

Great Effort!