Indian Army Launches Major Rescue Operation in Jammu Flood Zone

The Indian Army initiated a⁤ large-scale humanitarian assistance ​and disaster relief operation on Tuesday ⁤in response to severe flooding across Jammu and neighboring regions⁤ of Punjab. Multiple rescue columns and helicopters have been deployed to evacuate stranded civilians and personnel from the Border Security Force (BSF)[[[[BSF Official Website ].

Dozens of individuals have already been safely evacuated from numerous marooned areas. ⁣Rescue​ operations are continuing at various ⁣locations, including the Sher-kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), ⁢Jammu, where a group of students remains stranded within⁢ a building on the ​city’s outskirts.

evacuation ‌Efforts‍ Underway

four dedicated rescue columns ​have​ been strategically positioned across different locations to assist in the relocation of people from submerged areas. Seven⁣ civilians, including one child, were successfully rescued from Garhi Garh in the R.S. Pura sector, located on the periphery of Jammu.

Army sources indicate that each rescue column consists of between twenty-five and thirty personnel,though this number is adaptable based on the evolving situation. Currently, at least twelve civilians trapped inside a building ⁢in the Shergarh area ​of R.S. Pura are being rescued, while a parallel operation‍ is focused on ⁢evacuating students stranded within a building at SKUAST, Jammu.

“The Army ⁢is ⁤committed to providing all possible ‍assistance to those affected⁢ by the floods,” stated a defense spokesperson.

The ⁣swift response underscores the Army’s‌ dedication to disaster ​management‌ and ⁢civilian support. the ​ongoing operation aims to ensure the safety and well-being of all those impacted by the devastating floods. the situation remains fluid, and the Army is ‌prepared to scale up its efforts as ⁢needed.

The​ flooding has caused significant disruption to daily life, ‍with roads⁤ blocked and communication networks strained. Local authorities are working alongside the Army ​to coordinate relief efforts and provide essential supplies to those displaced by the disaster.The full extent of the damage is⁢ still being assessed.