BANDIPUR NATIONAL PARK

Feb. 26, 2019

Two Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopters were deployed into service to control the fire that raged in Karnataka's Bandipur National park. The two helicopters flew 10 sorties and sprayed around 30,000 litres of water on the forest fire.

About:

Status: In 1974, Bandipur Tiger reserve was established as one of the first 9 Tiger Reserves under Project Tiger. In 1985, by including adjacent areas, it was enlarged and named as Bandipur National Park.
Location: Tiger Reserve is situated in two contiguous districts (Mysore and Chamarajanagar) of Karnataka. It is located at the tri-junction area of the States of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
Bandipur Tiger Reserve is surrounded by -
1. Nagarahole Tiger Reserve (Karnataka) in the North West (Kabini Reservoir separates the two)
2. Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (Tamil Nadu) in the South and
3. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (Kerala) in the South West.
Together these 4 areas are part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
Rivers: The park is situated between Kabini riverin the north and the Moyar river in the south. The Nugu river runs through the park.