Monday, September 24, 2018

IAF rescues 21 people in two days in Himachal

New Delhi: The Indian Air Force has recused 21 people stranded on islets in the swollen Beas river in Himachal Pradesh over the last two days, officials said.

On Sunday, a request was received at Sarsawa Airforce Station at around 2:30 pm from the Himachal Pradesh government to rescue its personnel struck due to incessant rains in Kullu.

Heavy rains and flash floods have disrupted normal life in parts of Himachal Pradesh.

The Beas river had swelled and people were stranded on islets, the Air Force said in a statement.

One Medium Lift Helicopter was launched from the 'Mighty Armour' unit of Western Air Command based at Sarsawa.
24/09/18 PTI/Times of India
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