Jammu (J&K), Due to
incessant rains without any respite for the past about 48 hours the Army has
launched“OP MEGH RAHAT” in
the area of Naoshera, Rajouri, Thanamandi and Poonch districts in coordination
with civil district authorities. Inspite of one loss of life, Sepoy Balbir
during rescue Operations at Poonch the Army's relentless pursuit to save lives
continues in these areas. In Rajouri, Thanmandi and Poonch, Army continues to
rescue civilians caught in flash floods or slides. The main artery NH 44
connecting Jammu-Banihal-Srinagar was closed for traffic yesterday due to heavy
mud slide which has been opened till Banihal due to consistent efforts of 35
BRTF whose dozer’s and workers continued the work whole night yesterday. 
Stretch
of 18 km ahead of Ramban is at present being cleared of shooting stones by the
BRTF. While towards Rajouri and Poonch, 31 BRTF is leading the road clearance
activity 8 km ahead of Bhimber Gali. Continuous dozer efforts and man power
have been employed by army to clear areas between Kalai bridge and
Sher-e-Kashmir bridge near Poonch which have suffered heavy damages. A bridge
near Khanetar Nala in Poonch has been swept away and efforts are on to connect
the same.
Extensive work is on in Mandi Saryiah, Kathranka and in two/three
stretches near Budhal and Mohor when the report last came in. Army yesterday
rescued around 108 civilians from for flung areas of Thanamandi, Poonch,
Rajouri, Naoshera, Mohr and Budhal. Army is also providing medical aid in these
areas to civilians.
In another
initiative Army has provided three Engineer rescue parties to civil authorities
at Saujian, Thanamandi and Poonch. Engineer parties with specialised equipment
have been also provided at Suran River. A
big generator has been provided by Army to DC Poonch for restoring water supply
scheme to residents of Poonch town. Two additional rescue columns are in state
of readiness to react at short notice in Poonch and Rajouri.
A
family of three persons were rescued in Poonch in the morning. In a specific rescue operation 20 civilians were rescued from
Dhoks in general area Mohr Budhal. In Gulabgarh Bowl, CIF Uniform force was
able to rescue many civilians. Mr Mohd Rafiq was rescued from flash floods and
saved. The Army has been able to rescue almost 128 civilians till last report
came in from difficult areas of Darshal, Potha, Daraba, Mangana, Darangala,
Mandi Nala, Thanamandi and Saujian. Search and rescue operations are in full
swing and Army is going all out to save lives of citizens in these areas. A
senior officer said, that rescue will continue irrespective of inclement
weather and heavy rains. Bad weather and rainfall continues in this area.
In
another incident a marriage bus overturned in Darhal nullah five km short of
Lam around noon today carrying around 50 persons. The Army has immediately
rushed a rescue column with specialist engineer staff, recovery veh, medical
van to retrieve individuals almost all of whom are feared dead. The four
survivors have already been administered first aid. Rescue ops are on when
reports last came in.
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