Valley of Flowers Forest Fire: Uttarakhand Seeks IAF Help
Why in the news
A blaze that refused to die down for five consecutive days pushed the State to ask the Indian Air Force for support.
Key facts
- Place: Valley of Flowers, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- District: Chamoli, Uttarakhand.
- Origin: Painkhanda forest area, within Nanda Devi National Park.
- Help sought: Indian Air Force.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| State | Uttarakhand |
| District | Chamoli |
| Forest area | Painkhanda |
| Protected area | Nanda Devi National Park |
| Duration so far | Five consecutive days |
| Status of site | UNESCO World Heritage Site |
Exam angle
- Site tag: UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- District: Chamoli.
- Force asked to assist: Indian Air Force.
- Static link: Nanda Devi National Park.