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Indian Army rescues 355 in Gujarat floods
The Indian Army has been helping people in Gujarat and Dadra and Nagar Haveli after heavy rains caused floods.
They have rescued 355 people and are working with other teams to save more.
They are giving food, water, and medical help to those in need.
The Army is working together with local authorities and other groups to make sure everyone is safe.
They have also rescued 82 people from an Amazon warehouse.
Some areas have been very badly affected, and there have been 35 deaths because of the rain.
The Indian Army has rescued 355 people in Gujarat and Dadra and Nagar Haveli due to floods caused by heavy rainfall.
Operations began on July 23 under the Southern Command, coordinating with NDRF, SDRF, civil administration, and police.
Seven relief and rescue columns, including medical teams, have been deployed across affected areas.
Rescue teams are evacuating stranded residents and providing medical assistance and essential supplies.
The Army evacuated 82 civilians trapped in an Amazon warehouse under challenging conditions.
- Who
- Indian Army, NDRF, SDRF, civil administration, police
- What
- Flood relief and rescue operations
- Where
- Gujarat and Dadra and Nagar Haveli
- When
- Since July 23
- Why
- Due to widespread flooding caused by heavy rainfall
Government and Military Coordination
Independent Rescue Operations
Coordination with Civil Authorities
Government and Military Coordination
The Indian Army is working in close coordination with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), civil administration, police, and other agencies to ensure effective rescue and relief operations.
Independent Rescue Operations
Independent rescue operations by local communities and volunteers are also playing a crucial role in evacuating stranded residents and providing immediate relief.
Key facts
- Date of Operations
- July 23
- Number of People Rescued
- 355
- Affected Areas
- Gujarat and Dadra and Nagar Haveli
- Relief and Rescue Columns Deployed
- Seven
- Standby Columns
- Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Jamnagar
- Notable Rescue
- 82 civilians from Amazon warehouse
- Rain-Related Deaths
- 35
- Worst Affected Districts
- Valsad and Navsari
Quotes
Ministry of Defence
Indian government arm responsible for armed forces
“The successful conduct of the operations once again underscores the Indian Army's unwavering commitment to the Nation and its people. Ever prepared to respond in times of crisis, the Indian Army remains steadfast in extending humanitarian assistance whenever called upon, "the Ministry said."”
thehansindia.com
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