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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju announced a significant rescue operation in Northeastern India led by the Indian Air Force, Central Armed Forces, and NDRF. The mission successfully evacuated over 500 civilians from flood-stricken areas in Imphal. Emergency measures, including repairs to the Iril River boundary, are being conducted to prevent further flooding. Coordinated efforts by government and military teams continue to bring relief to affected communities amidst ongoing rescue operations.

Key Points: Kiren Rijiju Oversees IAF-Led Northeast Flood Rescue Mission

  • IAF and NDRF lead flood rescue mission in Northeast
  • 500 civilians evacuated in Imphal
  • Emergency repairs underway on Iril River barrier
  • Coordinated government and military efforts in flood-stricken areas
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Security personnel rescue people stranded in floods in Northeastern states

Kiren Rijiju praises IAF and NDRF rescue in Northeastern floods; 500 evacuated in Imphal.

"A critical humanitarian assistance and disaster relief mission is being launched. - Kiren Rijiju"

Imphal, June 2

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday said that a critical humanitarian assistance and disaster relief mission was launched by the Indian Air Force, Central armed forces, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and state government forces in the Northeastern states due to rain-induced floods.

"A critical humanitarian assistance and disaster relief mission is being launched by the Indian Air Force, Central Armed Forces, NDRF and State Govt Forces in North East India," Rijiju said in a post on X.

The Indian Army, along with the Assam Rifles, continued extensive rescue efforts across Imphal East and West, evacuating over 500 civilians from severely waterlogged areas of Wangkhei, Heingang, Lamlong, Khurai, JNIMS, and Ahallup on day 2 of Operation JalRahat-2, the Indian Army said in an official statement.

Ten flood relief columns, equipped with BAUTs and inflatable boats, were deployed for rescue tasks. Security personnel also carried out emergency repairs on the breached Iril River boundary wall near Arapti Lamkhai in Lilong, Thoubal District, to prevent further flooding.

"Army boats ferried stranded patients to safety at JNIMS Hospital. Nearly 800 bottles of drinking water and other essential supplies were distributed to displaced families across affected zones," the Indian Army said.

The Indian Army and Assam Rifles continue to operate in close coordination with civil authorities, ensuring timely assistance and sustained support to affected communities.

Restoration work is underway as one of the bases of the Phidang Bailey Bridge connecting Mangan to Chungthang is partially damaged due to the current of the Teesta River.

Meanwhile, the Chungthang-Phidang road in Mangan District has now been restored, and the safe evacuation of stranded tourists has commenced from today. The search and rescue operation for the nine missing tourists involved in the tragic vehicle accident in Mangan District on May 29 is still ongoing.

The operation is being carried out under the close supervision of the District Police, District Administration, ITBP, Army, Tourism and Civil Aviation Department, BRO, NDRF, GREF, Fire and Medical Teams, TAAS and other Tourism stakeholders, IHCAE Chemchey, and Driver Association, along with the support of local volunteers and others, said Sikkim's Tourism and Civil Aviation Department.

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
Salute to our brave security forces and NDRF teams! 🙏 Northeast states face such challenges every monsoon but our forces always rise to the occasion. Hope the missing tourists are found safe soon. The government should also focus on long-term flood prevention measures in these areas.
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Priya M.
This is why we should be proud of our armed forces - they're always first responders in any crisis. But why does infrastructure in Northeast keep failing during monsoons? Bridges, roads need better planning and maintenance. Taxpayers' money should be used more effectively.
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Amit S.
Operation JalRahat-2 shows excellent coordination between Army, Assam Rifles and civil administration. But we must remember our brothers and sisters in Northeast face these floods every year. Need permanent solutions - better drainage, flood-resistant infrastructure. Jai Hind!
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Sunita R.
Heartbreaking to see the Northeast suffering again 😢 So glad our forces are there to help. The photo of army boats rescuing hospital patients really got me emotional. We often forget how vulnerable some parts of our country are to natural disasters.
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Vikram J.
Good work by all agencies, but why is this not getting more media coverage? If this happened in Delhi or Mumbai, it would be 24/7 news. Northeast is as much part of India as any other state. #StandWithNorthEast
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Neha T.
The way different agencies - Army, ITBP, NDRF, local volunteers - are working together is commendable. But we need better early warning systems. Many lives could be saved if people get alerts before floods hit. Technology should be used more effectively.
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