India News: AIZAWL: At least 65 more refugees from Bangladesh's Chittagong Hill Tracts arrived at Lawngtlai in southern Mizoram on Sunday, taking their total numb.
Massive Forest Fire in Mizoram, Vast Tracts of Land and Vegetation Damaged 26/04/2021
Assam Rifles troops, along with fire fighters and locals, douse the fire that broke out on April 24 in Mizoram. Photo: Twitter/@proshillong
Aizawl: Massive forest fires have broken out in several parts of Mizoram, damaging vast tracts of land and vegetation, forcing chief minister Zoramthanga to seek Central help, an official of the state disaster management and rehabilitation department said on Sunday.
No human casualty has, however, been reported so far but detailed reports are yet to come in from the affected districts, the official said.
Zoramthanga has requested Indian Air Force (IAF) for help and the latter is deploying two helicopters to douse the blaze at Lunglei and surrounding areas, the defence ministry said.
Australia-type bushfire ravages Mizoram’s southern districts
Mizoram government firefighters, backed by Assam Rifles and Border Security Force troops and local volunteer groups have so far failed to put out the fire, officials said.
By IANS| Published: 26th April 2021 12:22 pm IST The fire was sparked around 7 a.m. on Saturday possibly by some villagers who were trying to clear the hills near Lunglei town. (Twitter)
Kolkata: Indian Air Force helicopters with Bambi Buckets have been pressed into service to put out an Australia-type bushfire raging for two days in Mizoram’s Lunglei district.
Late on Sunday night, the fire had spread to Lunglei town and villages in the adjoining district of Lawngtlai.
Though the blaze is mainly on in the uninhabited forest area surrounding the town, it has spread to more than 10 village council areas within it. (Representative image)
AIZWAL: Massive forest fires have broken out in several parts of Mizoram damaging vast tracts of land and vegetation forcing chief minister Zoramthanga to seek central help, an official of the state disaster management and rehabilitation department said on Sunday.
No human casualty has, however, been reported so far but detailed reports are yet to come in from the affected districts, the official said.
Zoramthanga has requested Indian Air Force for help and the IAF is deploying two helicopters to douse the blaze at Lunglei and surrounding areas, the defence ministry said.