Army rescues over 1,200 people from floods
Chandigarh
The Indian Army has launched major humanitarian and disaster relief operations in Jammu, Himachal Pradesh, and Punjab, deploying 12 helicopters to rescue people stranded in flood-hit areas. So far, 1,211 civilians have been safely evacuated, including 11 Punjab officials trapped at Madhopur Barrage and 180 PMF personnel.
The operations were carried out swiftly in coordination with civil administrations. Army aviation teams and ground forces brought relief to families in Mamun, Samba, Kachle, Sujanpur, Makaura Pattan, Adalatgarh, Amritsar, and Ferozepur. A total of 28 Army columns with medical units and communication support have been activated to reinforce the mission.
Twelve helicopters — three Advanced Light Helicopters and nine Cheetah helicopters — executed complex rescue missions, airlifting civilians from rooftops and submerged villages. Nearly 2,300 kg of relief supplies, including food, medicines, and drinking water, were dropped or distributed to cut-off areas. Boats and ropes are also being used to move people to safety.
Army medical teams continue providing on-the-spot treatment to the injured and vulnerable. In a key engineering step, a Bailey bridge has been built to help restore connectivity in flood-hit Jammu, ensuring smoother supply of aid.
The Army highlighted that the ongoing operations reflect its ethos of service and sacrifice. Soldiers, engineers, aviators, and medics are working round-the-clock to save lives, restore connectivity, and support displaced families.
The coordinated response has given much-needed relief to hundreds of households struggling with rising waters, food shortages, and medical needs, underscoring the Army’s critical role in disaster management.
