Indian Army rescues 150 flood-affected people in Assam's Nalbari district
Guwahati, Jul 24 (IBNS): The Indian Army has joined in the rescue operation in flood-hit districts in Assam and rescued several hundred flood-affected people.
Incessant heavy downpour in Assam's Nalbari district resulted in the breach of embankments of Pagladiya river.
Immediately, a highly trained and well-equipped flood relief column of the Indian Army was mobilised and arrived at the Balitara village in Nalbari district to undertake a massive humanitarian aid and disaster relief operation.
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Operating under a heavy downpour, dangerous currents and alarming water levels in addition to the pitch dark night, the Indian Army toiled hard and rescued 150 stranded civilians, including 60 women and children, and brought them to safety.
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Guwahati based Defence PRO said that the locals and civil administration were forthcoming in expressing their heartfelt and overwhelming gratitude to the Army for the Service Before Self Motto, as the dedicated efforts resulted in averting disaster and resulted in normalisation of the situation.
(By Hemanta Kumar Nath, Guwahati)
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