The Indian Army teams are working non-stop in the disaster-hit Uttarakhand, restoring connectivity, rescuing civilians, and building vital bridges. Over 195 civilians have been airlifted, roads cleared, and medical aid given to 35 people. The BRO and Army engineers are building a Bailey Bridge and cableway to reconnect affected areas
Indian Army during rescue operation in Uttarakhand. Image/File Pic
Days after the flash floods created a havoc in parts of Uttarakhand, the Indian Army continued their relief operations on Sunday. According to news agency ANI, the Indian Army is on its toes with executing the extensive Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations in the Dharali and Harsil of the state.
It has been reported that the Indian Army’s engineering, search, medical, and communication teams are working around the clock to restore connectivity, rescue stranded civilians, and support local communities to restore normalcy in the landslide- and cloudburst-hit areas of Uttarakhand.
The major focus of the troops remains on restoring vital links. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) and Army engineers are working hard to construct a 90-foot Bailey Bridge at Limchigarh, even as clearance work is underway on the heavily damaged stretches of road between Gangotri and Uttarkashi. Moreover, a 330-foot cableway is also being built to connect submerged road sections and restore movement on the road as soon as possible.
On Saturday, 33 helicopter sorties, including those of the army and civil aviation, evacuated 195 civilians from the affected areas. Nearly 200 tourists were assisted in crossing mudslide zones and reaching the Harsil helipad for onwards evacuation, ANI reported. Following their rescue, the Indian Army provided food and accommodation to over 110 stranded tourists.
Meanwhile, the search operation for missing soldiers and civilians are being conducted with the support of five highly trained Search and Rescue (SAR) dogs, drones, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), and LiDAR equipment. Debris clearance, resuscitation of footbridges, and temporary track construction are also underway to improve ground access.
Furthermore, various medical teams of the Indian Army have treated 35 patients, including tourists and local residents. Also, additional medicines and supplies have been flown in from Dehradun to make sure that every person hit by the tragedy gets the best treatment and intensive care.
The news agency ANI has also reported that communication has been fully restored between Harsil and Nelong, with damaged optical fibre replaced and satellite internet extended to Dharali village.
Additional supplies are scheduled for 10 August, following the delivery of over 1.4 tonnes of fresh and dried rations via air maintenance flights. In the vicinity, fuel storage has also been established to make sure that ongoing air operations are conducted smoothly.
The Indian Army continues to uphold its motto of “Service Before Self” in the face of challenging conditions, ensuring the saving of lives, the restoration of critical infrastructure, and the provision of relief to those afflicted.
(With inputs from ANI)
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