Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Indian Coast Guard Rescues 170 in Flood-Hit Daman and Gujarat
The Indian Coast Guard has been working hard to rescue people in the areas of Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, and South Gujarat.
These places have been hit by very heavy rains and floods.
The Coast Guard teams and helicopters have saved 170 people through 11 rescue missions.
They had to deal with very difficult conditions, like deep floodwaters and roads that were not accessible.
Some of the rescues were very important, like saving a pregnant woman and someone who needed medical help.
The Coast Guard worked all day and night to make sure everyone was safe.
The Indian Coast Guard rescued 170 people in flood-affected Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, and South Gujarat.
Rescue operations included 11 missions conducted from July 22 to July 24.
Teams waded through submerged terrain and used helicopters for aerial evacuations.
Notable rescues included a nine-month pregnant woman and a person with respiratory distress.
The largest operation involved evacuating 60 people from the Welspun Industrial Area.
- Who
- Indian Coast Guard (ICG)
- What
- Rescue operations for stranded individuals in flood-affected areas
- When
- July 22-24
- Where
- Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, South Gujarat
- Why
- Due to incessant rainfall and severe flooding
Rescue Operations
Flood Conditions
Effectiveness of Rescue Operations
Rescue Operations
The Indian Coast Guard conducted extensive and successful rescue operations, saving 170 people through 11 missions.
Flood Conditions
The rescue operations were challenging due to incessant rainfall, raging floodwaters, and extremely difficult conditions.
- Date of Operations
- July 22-24
- Number of Rescued Persons
- 170
- Number of Rescue Operations
- 11
- Key Locations
- Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, South Gujarat
- Notable Rescues
- Including a nine-month pregnant woman and a woman with respiratory distress