Last Updated:January 30, 2026, 07:25 IST Indian Air Force used Mi-17V5 helicopters to drop 12,000 litres of water on Lohit Valley forest fires in Arunachal Pradesh. IAF dropped 12,000 litres of water to battle forest fires in Arunachal Pradesh’s Lohit Valley. (Photo: X/@IAF_MCC) The Indian Air Force (IAF) deployed Mi-17V5 helicopters to drop at least 12,000 litres of water to battle forest fires in the Lohit Valley of Arunachal Pradesh. The operation took place at a challenging altitude of nearly 9,500 feet in the rarefied Himalayan air. IAF shared images and videos of the mission on X and highlighted the challenging conditions at high altitude. “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,” IAF’s post on X reads. 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 …