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UDHAMPUR (J&K),In the last 72 hrs with no letup in the huge down pour
and inclement weather in the far reaches of Jammu Division, the Army in close
coordination with Civil Authorities under Operation MEGH RAHAT has been able to
rescue as the reports last came in about 1100 civilians, large no of live stock
from the wrath of the huge deluge engulfing the entire Area. The Army has
pressed into effect in the past 96 hours, 17 fully equipped columns of Soldiers
to evacuate civilians, repair and reconstruct roads, render first aid within
the intervening night of yesterday and till this report came in. In specific
incidents the proactive columns of the Army have been able to rescue around 300
civilians from Mandi, Saujiyan, Doda and Bamwat. In the area of Akhnoor, Chenab
has swelled and is flowing to unprecedented levels and the Air Force and Army
in Akhnoor in combined rescue operations have been able to save around 65 lives
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The Chenab is flowing at 43.5 ft creating
criticality into the strategic connectivity to Pir Panjal. Around 200 lives
were saved in the areas of Manyarwala, Sankari, Dalogra and Nazian by CIF 'R'.
The 18 columns of Army working in Areas around Banihal and Navapanchchi have
been able to save around 220 civilians from the onslaught of Bichlari Nala and
Warwana Nala.
The Army columns are
working round the clock in Areas of Kandoli Nala, Dhari in Rajouri and Poonch,
in Khour, Channi, Sitrila, Mawa Korora and Chak Sikinda near Akhnoor where
around 200 civilians are reportedly stranded. In the area of Thanamandi Army
columns are active in Langiot, Bigali, Tangri and old Thana Mandi rescuing
people.
The Army's BRTF is working concurrently all out with its specialised equipment
including JCBs, Dozers and excavators to open the NH 44 which has been closed
for civil traffic. While connectivity between Akhnoor and Naoshera is open to
traffic, work on road Naoshera-Rajouri is still on which is likely to be opened
soon.
“Op MEGH RAHAT” moves on to next phase where Army Plans extensive
deployment in support of flood Relief. The employment of helicopters, Special
Divers, heavy engineering machinery and more boot on ground will be the focus
of Army and assist the locals in critical situations, that may arise due to heavy
rains“that are lashing the region”.
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