Bhutan Floods: Indian Army Airlifts Civilians In Swift Humanitarian Operation | World News

In the midst of unprecedented floods triggered by a low -pressure system on the Gulf of Bengal, continuous rainfall led to the swelling of the Torsa River, leaving large areas in Western Bengal and Bhutan.

The Indian Army, which quickly responded to an emergency release request on Sunday, launched two helicopters from the Sevoke Road Aviation Base to undertake a critical rescue in the Phuentsholing region of Bhutan.

Ordu Aviation pilots who dare for menel weather conditions and low visibility made an air discovery before they skillfully descended to a challenging land to evacuate stranded civilians to security.

“The Indian Army is ready to help civilian authorities during crisis. This operation reflects our deep commitment to human values ​​and the permanent friendship between India and Bhutan,” he said.

The successful task emphasizes the Indian Army’s commitment to humanitarian aid and disaster aid operations, and strengthens the bilateral cooperation and goodwill between the two countries and exemplifies the morality of ‘Service before the self’ while further strengthening the goodwill.

The Royal Government of the Bue expressed sincerely gratitude to the Indian Army for timely and life -saving assistance, as well as to the bold efforts of the Royal Bhutan Army and Druk Air teams.

“In the first stages of the rescue operation, two people were reported to be missing, one was washed and the other was not calculated,” the Bhutan Ministry of Interior said. He said.

“Local authorities quickly sought support from Druk air helicopter services. Unfortunately, because of harsh weather conditions, the helicopter could not leave Paro. The Royal Bhutan Army (RBA) was later coordinated with the Indian army for emergency assistance.”

In a quick and praised response, two helicopters from the Indian Army were deployed and on Sunday, around 12:55.

The helicopters successfully transferred the three -stranded person to the CST ground, where he was transferred to the hospital for medical care.

“With a positive event, it was confirmed that the two workers who were later reported before were alive and safe.” He said.

“The Royal Government of the Belt is expanding his heartfelt appreciation and deep gratitude to the Indian Army for timely and life -saving aids.”