Indian Air Force has also stepped up for the rescue in Uttarkashi's Harsil. IAF, in a statement on Wednesday, informed that it had launched a joint rescue and relief operation in response to a cloudburst-triggered flash flood in the region.
Mi-17 helicopters and ALH Mk-III aircraft stationed at Bareilly have been placed on high alert. Additionally, An-32 and C-295 transport aircraft from Agra have landed in Dehradun to support the mission in the flood-affected areas, IAF said in a statement.
The statement further reads, "Air Force stations at Agra and Bareilly were activated during the night for loading relief and rescue material, along with preparing the IAF and Indian Army, for the rescue missions. Though the dense fog and rain were restricting flying in the morning, the small window of improved visibility is being exploited by the IAF for this joint civil-military operation to address the disaster."
Earlier, the Indian Army launched a swift and coordinated Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operation in the wake of a devastating cloudburst near Dharali, close to Harsil in Uttarakhand. The region is currently cut off from both the north and south due to multiple road breaches and a collapsed bridge.
Meanwhile, over 225 Indian Army personnel including infantry and engineering teams are on ground for search, rescue, and relief tasks. Combat engineers have reached Dharali to aid in clearing debris and restoring mobility.
As of 3 pm, Wednesday, seven teams of the Indian Army are operating with Reeco Radar near Tekla, while search and rescue dogs are deployed at Harsil; more are en route from Remount and Veterinary Centres.
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