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Two defence helicopters successfully rescued five villagers trapped in severe floods in Telangana's Rajanna Sircilla district. The operation was initiated after Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar urgently requested Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's intervention. The men had been stranded near the Upper Maneru Project since Wednesday while grazing cattle. Meanwhile, NDRF teams continue to support the state government's evacuation and relief efforts across flood-affected areas.

Key Points: Defence Helicopters Rescue 5 Villagers Trapped in Telangana Floods

  • Five villagers stranded near Upper Maneru Project since Wednesday
  • Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar requested Defence Minister's intervention
  • Two IAF helicopters deployed for immediate rescue operation
  • NDRF teams cooperating with Telangana government on relief efforts
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Two defence choppers rescue five men trapped in Telangana floods

Two armed forces helicopters save five men stranded in Rajanna Sircilla floods after Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar's urgent request to Defence Minister.

"The Defence Minister responded immediately and directed defence officials to send helicopters for the rescue mission. - Official Statement"

Hyderabad, Aug 28

Two armed forces helicopters rescued five villagers trapped in floods in Telangana's Rajanna Sircilla district on Thursday.

The villagers were stranded in the floods near the Upper Maneru Project in Gambhiraopet Mandal since Wednesday.

The helicopters were deployed for the rescue operation after Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar made a request to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

The Defence Minister responded immediately and directed defence officials to send helicopters for the rescue mission.

Sanjay Kumar thanked Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for their swift response in deploying helicopters, and to IAF Air Commodore V.S. Saini and team for their efficient coordination of the operation.

He had earlier reached out to Defence Ministry officials regarding the movement of armed forces helicopters to Telangana and requested their deployment at the earliest to strengthen rescue operations.

Air Commodore Saini and Group Captain Chattopadhyaya assured that three helicopters were ready but explained that continuous heavy rains were affecting their movement to the affected areas. They also informed him that efforts were underway to mobilise choppers from alternative stations like Nanded and Bidar.

Sanjay Kumar said the two helicopters will remain stationed at Sircilla to provide immediate assistance as required.

The minister on Wednesday spoke to one of the trapped persons over the phone and assured full support to rescue them.

These men had gone to graze cattle but were stranded in floods. Collector Sandeep Kumar Jha and SP Mahesh B. Gite said that essential food items were delivered to the trapped men using drones.

The Union Minister said that National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams were extending full cooperation to the Telangana government in evacuation and relief efforts.

Meanwhile, Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha visited flood-affected areas in Ramayampet in Medak district. He met the victims and inspected submerged colonies.

He directed officials to shift people to safer places and provide essentials like food, clothes, and bed sheets.

Rescue teams of revenue, police, and disaster management officials saved 60 people trapped in floods.

- IANS

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Priya S
Thank God they're safe! The use of drones to deliver food items while waiting for rescue was very smart thinking. Hope the cattle are safe too 🐄
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Arjun K
While I appreciate the rescue efforts, why were these villagers grazing cattle in flood-prone areas during monsoon season? Local authorities should issue better warnings.
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Sarah B
The IAF personnel deserve medals for working in such difficult weather conditions. Continuous heavy rains make helicopter operations extremely dangerous 👏
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Vikram M
Good to see politicians actually working together during emergencies instead of playing blame games. More of this cooperation please!
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Michael C
The minister speaking directly to trapped persons must have given them so much hope. Emotional support matters as much as physical rescue in these situations.
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Ananya R
Hope the helicopters stationed at Sircilla will help with more rescues. Monsoon is becoming more unpredictable each year - we need better disaster preparedness across all states.

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