In the wake of severe flooding caused by torrential rains from September 21 to 23, several villages in Solapur District, particularly in Mhada Taluka, were left inundated and in urgent need of assistance
Rescue operations being carried out in Solapur. PIC VIA RANJEET JADHAV
In the wake of severe flooding caused by torrential rains from September 21 to 23, several villages in Solapur District, particularly in Madha Taluka, were left inundated and in urgent need of assistance.
Responding to a call from the NDRF and local administration, a team from the RESQ Charitable Trust-Sahyadri Vanyajeev Rakshanarth Samajik Sanstha (SVRSS), working in close coordination with the Indian Army, the tehsildar, and the local MLA, launched large-scale rescue operations to safeguard human lives and animals stranded by the floodwaters.
The operations commenced at dawn on Tuesday. Over the course of the mission, approximately 790 citizens were successfully evacuated to safe locations. Among those rescued were vulnerable individuals, including a three-week-old infant, elderly citizens, and people suffering from chronic illnesses. Importantly, no human lives were lost during these floods.
Recognising that floods also pose a serious threat to animal life, the team extended its mission to include veterinary-supported evacuations. Nearly 90 animals, including cows, buffaloes, calves, and dogs, were rescued and relocated to safety. Tragically, hundreds of livestock that could not be untied in time perished in the floods. However, all the remaining animals were successfully moved to safer ground once the team reached them.
The operations were not without challenges. Even under the cover of darkness, a dramatic night rescue in Kedav village led to 13 citizens being brought out safely from life-threatening conditions.
While lives were saved, the devastation has left a trail of destruction: several families have lost their homes and hundreds of animals were lost to the deluge.
The operation was executed by dedicated RESQ-SVRSS team members, including Sagar Dahimbekar, Prayag Bamgude, Sanket More, Sachin Yevale, Aadesh Patekar, Paresh Mahabale, Ashutosh Shinde, Shubham Singh, Dr Satvik Pathak, Dr Anisha Bhisey, and Suresh Ghadge, whose coordinated efforts helped ensure the success of this life-saving mission.
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