Officials said that 31 new incidents of forest fires across various parts of the state were reported on Friday, which destroyed 33.34 hectares of forest land. Meanwhile, the Indian Army was deployed to contribute to the firefighting efforts this week., India News - Times Now
The IAF choppers conducted aerial surveys over Nainital, Bhimtal, and Sattal lakes, identifying suitable locations from where it could lift water for the dousing operation.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the Indian Army and Air Force helicopters are helping in controlling the forest fires in the state
In an unfortunate road accident, a car with six passengers fell in a gorge in Nainital, Uttarkhand. Out of six passengers, one lost his life while the other five are gravely injured. - Road Accident: Car With Six People Falls Into Gorge In Nainital, Uttarakhand