As Northeast Faces Floods, Daring Rescue Ops By Air Force, Assam Rifles
NDTV
The Brahmaputra River, swollen by incessant rainfall, left 13 fishermen stranded on a riverine island in Dibrugarh district for four days.
In the wake of severe flooding in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, two major operations have successfully saved lives. In Assam alone, over 6.5 lakh people are reeling from severe flooding across 19 districts.
The Brahmaputra River, swollen by incessant rainfall, left 13 fishermen stranded on a riverine island in Dibrugarh district for four days. Responding swiftly to the dire situation, the Indian Air Force (IAF), upon request from the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), deployed helicopters from its Mohanbari base to execute a challenging airlift.
Dibrugarh West Revenue Circle Officer, Deba Narayan Hazarika, liaised with the IAF, ensuring precise coordination for the operation. "All rescued persons are safe," Mr Hazarika confirmed.
