The Indian Army rescued four civilians, including one injured, after flash floods struck parts of Himachal Pradesh, according to an official statement on Thursday.
Triggered by a cloudburst, the floods hit the upper reaches of the Rishi Dogri valley in Kinnaur district on Wednesday evening, submerging a bridge over the Sutlej river. The affected site was an active CPWD road construction zone towards Gangthang Bralam.
Following an urgent request from the Kinnaur superintendent of police, the Army quickly deployed a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) column. Navigating darkness, strong currents, and unstable terrain, the team reached the stranded civilians on the far bank of the river.
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The HADR unit illuminated the area for night operations, guided the civilians to higher ground, and evacuated the injured person to the Regional Hospital in Reckong Peo.
Using advanced equipment, including the Logistics Drone High Altitude (LDHA) system, the Army delivered essential supplies such as food and coconut water across the floodwaters to sustain the stranded individuals overnight.
The rescued civilians were taken to the Army camp in Pooh, with plans to return them to the home bank once water levels recede.
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