Army braves flash floods to rescue 11 civilians, including 5 children, in Rajouri

In a remarkable display of courage, professionalism and commitment to humanitarian assistance, troops of the Indian Army under White Knight Corps, in close coordination with the Jammu & Kashmir Police, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and the civil administration, successfully rescued eleven civilians, including five children, stranded at different locations in the flood-affected Rajouri district following incessant rainfall and flash floods.

In the first operation, Army troops responded swiftly to reports of nine civilians, including five children, stranded across a flooded Nala near Churung Village, south of Thanamandi. Despite strong currents and challenging weather conditions, the rescue teams reached the site promptly and safely evacuated all the stranded civilians.

In a parallel rescue operation, troops of Engineer Regiment rescued two youths, aged between 17 and 20 years, who had become marooned on a river island in the Naushera Tawi River near Dhangri, approximately 12 km from Rajouri. Displaying exceptional courage and skill, the rescue team braved strong water currents and successfully brought both youths to safety. They were subsequently handed over to their families in the presence of officials from the civil administration, Rajouri.

These timely rescue operations underscore the Indian Army’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and extending assistance to the people during natural disasters and emergencies. The seamless coordination between the Army, Police, SDRF and civil administration ensured the successful execution of both rescue missions without any loss of life.

The Indian Army remains steadfast in its resolve to serve the nation and its citizens, standing shoulder to shoulder with the people in times of crisis.

Meanwhile, the SDRF personnel rescued three youths caught in the strong currents of the Tawi river in Jammu.

A cloudburst struck the Surnoo (Kiyar) area of Dachhan in Kishtwar district, causing damage to property and agricultural land.

According to initial reports, no loss of human life has been reported. However, two cow sheds were damaged, while agricultural land suffered extensive damage due to the incident.

According to the Srinagar based meteorological centre, 135 mm rainfall was recorded in Rajouri, 106 mm in Reasi, 77 mm in Poonch, 101.6 mm in Udhampur and 85 mm in Katra in the past 24 hours.

MET has predicted heavy rainfall at many places between 19 to 23 July.

The Amarnath, Vaishnodevi and Shiv Khori yatras have been suspended in view of the inclement weather advisory.