Archive · 20 Jul 2025
IAF Shelters Civilians After Ladakh Road Closure
Heavy rain and mudslides caused a road closure in Ladakh, leaving 21 people stuck.
They couldn't get to where they were going because the road was blocked.
Luckily, the Indian Air Force stepped in to help.
The Air Force provided shelter at their Thoise Air Force Station.
The group included women who were able to find safety until the roads can be fixed.
This rescue shows how important it is to have help available when bad weather causes problems.
21 civilians were sheltered at the Thoise Air Force Station in Ladakh.
The civilians were stranded after rain and mudslides cut off the road to Nubra Valley.
The group included five women.
The incident occurred a day prior to the update.
The Western Air Command of the Indian Air Force provided shelter.
- Who
- 21 civilians, including five women and the Western Air Command of the Indian Air Force.
- What
- 21 civilians were sheltered after road closures.
- When
- The incident occurred a day prior to the update.
- Where
- Thoise Air Force Station in Ladakh, Nubra Valley.
- Why
- Civilians were stranded due to rain and mudslides cutting off the road link.
- Location
- Thoise Air Force Station, Ladakh
- People Sheltered
- 21 civilians
- Involved Parties
- Indian Air Force
- Cause of Stranding
- Rain and mudslides
- Gender Breakdown
- 5 women